Controls Technician (2nd Shift)

Base Power Company • Austin, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

We're building battery systems at scale, and keeping our production lines running is what makes that possible. We're looking for a hands-on controls engineering technician to be the first line of response when something stops — or before it does. You'll work directly alongside the controls engineering team, owning day-to-day line health while they focus on deeper system development. This isn't a desk job. You'll be on the floor, online with PLCs, moving through robot programs, and hunting down faults before they become downtime.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in an industrial automation environment
• Working familiarity with Siemens TIA Portal or STEP 7 — able to go online, navigate program blocks, and interpret ladder or FBD logic
• Experience jogging and troubleshooting Fanuc robots — R-30iB controller or newer preferred
• Basic understanding of SCADA/HMI platforms
• Ability to read electrical schematics and I/O wiring diagrams
• Strong situational awareness on the floor — you notice things other people walk past
• Clear written communication; you'll be documenting faults and observations that the engineering team depends on
• Ability to work 2nd shift hours (3:30pm CST - 12:00am CST)

Nice To Haves

• Ignition experience is a plus
• Exposure to PROFINET or other industrial fieldbus protocols
• Familiarity with PROFIsafe or functional safety concepts
• Experience with AGV systems or automated material handling

Responsibilities

• Go online with Siemens S7-series PLCs to monitor, diagnose, and identify fault conditions — not just read the alarm, but trace it back to the cause
• Jog and run Fanuc robot programs, step through sequences, identify positional or logic issues, and perform minor program touchups under engineering direction
• Use Ignition SCADA/HMI to monitor line status, review tag history, and identify trends that indicate developing issues
• Respond to line stoppages and perform first-response diagnostics — gather the right data so the controls engineering team can resolve the root cause efficiently
• Document fault history, observations, and recurring issues in a clear, usable format
• Support PMs and controls engineers on commissioning, upgrades, and change verification
• Learn system architecture across the line — conveyors, AGVs, robots, safety systems — and build toward owning more of it over time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed