Electrical Controls Technician

Fitesa Simpsonville Inc•Simpsonville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports reliability and innovation in a highly automated manufacturing environment by designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, drives, robotics, and industrial control systems. The technician leads automation projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve production performance, reduce downtime, and support manufacturing operations. The role supports engineers, maintenance technicians, production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors with the design, installation, interfacing, and startup of equipment and process controls. It also provides technical and operating training, assesses and modifies control programs, and identifies and leads projects to improve production operations. The position is based in the United States; international transfers and employment visa or other work-authorization sponsorship are not available. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with on-call flexibility. The role involves working in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment, standing and walking for extended periods, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
2–3 years of experience in an automation or controls role.
Troubleshooting skills and good problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office.
Experience with databases and tracking software.

Responsibilities

Support internal Project and Maintenance Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors in designing, installing, interfacing, and starting up equipment and process controls.
Participate in electrical component selection and approval, electrical design approval, software assessments and modifications, machine acceptance testing, and problem identification and resolution.
Perform high-level troubleshooting and use internal and external resources to solve electrical, mechanical, and process problems.
Lead and assist others in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components, and programs, including PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, and robotics.
Provide controls support during machine installations and upgrades, including interfacing auxiliary equipment, correcting programming and wiring errors, and ensuring vendors and contractors meet requirements and expectations.
Provide technical and operating training to production, warehouse, and other personnel, and share knowledge and techniques with team members.
Assess, identify, schematically design, and modify PLC logic, HMI programs, and servo-controller logic to improve equipment and overall system performance.
Delegate tasks and oversee others completing controls work, and perform quality checks to ensure correct software development.
Identify opportunities to improve production performance and initiate and oversee projects through completion.
Perform other duties as assigned.