Control Systems Technician - Process Automation

DuPont•Hillsdale, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports manufacturing operations in a multi-process facility consisting of high-speed packaging operations and mixer / batch-based process systems, ensuring automation and process control systems operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. The Control Systems Technician provides site-level technical ownership for process automation and control systems. This role is responsible for coordinating automation work requests, managing external automation vendors, troubleshooting complex control system issues, and enforcing process control operating discipline. The position plays a critical role in equipment reliability, defect prevention, and operational performance by ensuring automation changes are executed correctly and consistently. This role requires a high level of technical judgment, organization, and accountability. The successful candidate must be able to manage competing priorities, resolve complex automation issues, interface effectively across all levels of the organization, and act decisively in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Advanced PLC and HMI expertise
Strong troubleshooting skills
Ability to read electrical schematics
Strong communication skills
Accountability
Continuous improvement mindset
Minimum 5 years of industrial automation experience
Experience in machine automation and controls including but not limited to PLC / HMI programming, robot programming and integration
Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Experience with industrial machinery and electrical circuitry
Familiarity of industry and corporate standards and industry best practices
Ability to create and interpret technical schematics and electrical drawings
Ability to utilize CAD software (SolidWorks preferred), and Excel
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data
Systematic decision making, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute multiple concurrent projects/initiatives
Strong interpersonal skills (oral and written communication) with the ability to collaborate with leaders, peers, operators, and technicians
Ability to build, lead, and work as a team member in a respectful manner in a diverse work environment
Proven commitment, focus, and effectiveness in advancing core values

Nice To Haves

Associates degree (A.A.S.) preferred, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Technology, Instrumentation & Controls, Mechatronics, associated with equivalent experience
Experience with machine vision and automated inspection desired
Experience with PID Controllers and data historian systems
Experience in machine safety and safety controls will be a differential

Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of intake and technical owner for all site process automation and control system work requests; prioritize requests based on business needs and production impact
Determine whether automation work can be executed internally or require external automation vendors or system integrators
Develop technical scopes of work and coordinate execution of automation activities
Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, automation hardware, AC&O, and MES systems
Serve as site Subject Matter Expert (SME) and escalation resource
Conduct weekly audits of automation programming changes
Deliver PLC and HMI programming training
Support Management of Change (MOC) and Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews