Control Systems Technician

JLL•Chesterfield, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Control Systems Technician to work onsite at Bayer’s facility in Chesterfield, Missouri. The role maintains, troubleshoots, and optimizes automated control systems that support manufacturing and research operations. The technician installs, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, and configures industrial control systems and related instrumentation; resolves issues involving control hardware, software, and communications networks; and performs preventive maintenance. The role also involves interpreting technical documentation, documenting maintenance and system changes, supporting regulatory validation activities, and collaborating with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to improve system reliability. The position works Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is onsite and may involve manufacturing floors, mechanical rooms, and laboratory settings. The technician may need to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb ladders, work at heights or in confined spaces, and wear required PPE. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

Experience working with industrial control systems.
Understanding of PLC programming.
Experience with SCADA systems, HMI interfaces, and industrial networks.
Knowledge of instrumentation principles and calibration techniques.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&ID drawings.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in manufacturing floors, mechanical rooms, and laboratory settings.
May require climbing ladders, working at heights, and working in confined spaces.
Ability to wear required PPE as needed for specific work environments.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot industrial control systems, including PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and related instrumentation.
Diagnose and resolve technical issues involving control hardware, software, and communication networks.
Perform preventive maintenance on control equipment.
Configure and program control systems to meet production requirements.
Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and manuals.
Document maintenance activities, modifications, and system configurations.
Support control-system validation activities in compliance with industry regulations.
Collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to improve system reliability.