Controls Technician
K&K Technical•San Antonio, TX
•$30 - $35•Onsite
About The Position
Controls Technician to support manufacturing equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement projects within a high-volume automotive production environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong PLC programming and industrial controls experience who enjoys hands-on work involving equipment startups, debugging, vendor support, and process improvements. Recent graduates with excellent PLC skills and a strong technical foundation are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting in an industrial environment.
- Experience with one or more of the following PLC platforms: Toyopuc, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical circuits
- Strong understanding of industrial control systems
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Associate degree, technical degree, trade school certificate, or equivalent experience in: Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Automation, Mechatronics, Controls Technology
- Willingness to travel up to 65%.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Industrial maintenance experience.
- Automotive manufacturing experience.
- Industrial robot programming and teaching.
- AGV/AMR programming and setup.
- Safety scanner programming.
- Industrial networking experience, including: EtherNet/IP, Profinet, FL-net
Responsibilities
- Review equipment designs and specifications to identify improvements.
- Support equipment buyoffs and validate machine functionality before installation.
- Install, commission, and start up manufacturing equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues during equipment installation and production.
- Modify and optimize equipment to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
- Perform equipment trials and make necessary adjustments.
- Verify equipment quality through secondary validation methods such as torque checks and vacuum profiles.
- Program and troubleshoot PLC systems including Toyopuc and Allen-Bradley.
- Train maintenance personnel on newly installed equipment.
- Share technical knowledge and best practices with maintenance and production teams.
- Coordinate with equipment vendors during installation and startup activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
