Controls Technician / Industrial Controls Specialist
Erickson International•Las Vegas, NV
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About The Position
The Controls Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and automation systems. This role requires strong hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems, PLC programming/troubleshooting, drives, sensors, and control panels within a manufacturing environment. The technician will work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to diagnose issues, implement improvements, and maintain high equipment availability.
Requirements
- Experience working with industrial automation systems in manufacturing
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment
- Knowledge of industrial electrical systems (120V – 480V)
- Ability to read electrical schematics and control wiring diagrams
- Experience troubleshooting sensors, drives, motors, and control panels
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment
Nice To Haves
- Allen-Bradley PLC systems (ControlLogix / CompactLogix)
- HMI systems (PanelView or similar)
- VFD programming and troubleshooting
- Industrial networking (EtherNet/IP)
- Experience supporting automated production lines
- Experience with servo motion control systems
- Experience with coating, laminating, converting, or roll-to-roll manufacturing equipment
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
- Diagnose faults in automation systems, electrical circuits, and control logic
- Support PLC systems such as Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix / CompactLogix preferred)
- Assist engineers with PLC program updates and control improvements
- Diagnose and repair issues with: o VFD drives o Servo systems o Sensors and encoders o Motors and actuators o Industrial control panels
- Support automated coating, laminating, and converting equipment
- Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems including 120V / 240V / 480V equipment
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings
- Perform electrical repairs and wiring modifications when required
- Work closely with production teams to reduce equipment downtime
- Provide rapid response troubleshooting during production issues
- Support preventive maintenance and system diagnostics
- Assist with automation upgrades, retrofits, and equipment improvements
- Support integration of new equipment and automation systems
- Maintain documentation for PLC programs, control panels, and automation systems
- Assist in troubleshooting industrial communication networks
- Support systems using EtherNet/IP and industrial communication protocols
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
