Electrical Controls Technician

Fitesa Simpsonville•Simpsonville, SC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Controls Technician supports reliability and innovation in a highly automated manufacturing environment. The role designs, programs, and troubleshoots PLCs, HMIs, drives, robotics, and industrial control systems, and leads automation projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve production performance and reduce downtime. The technician works with internal Project and Maintenance Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, Production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors on the design, installation, interfacing, and startup of equipment and process controls. This includes electrical component selection and design approval, software assessments and modifications, machine acceptance testing, and resolving problems. The role also provides technical and operating training, shares knowledge with team members, and may delegate tasks and oversee others' work. The position is based in the United States and works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with on-call flexibility. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled and may involve varying temperatures.

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.
Support 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 critical thinking and 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 and identifying and correcting programming and wiring errors.
Ensure vendors and contractors meet the organization's needs and expectations.
Provide technical and operating training to production, warehouse, and other personnel as needed, 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 system performance.
Delegate tasks and oversee others completing assigned work when needed.
Provide 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.