Junior Controls Technician
Join the Our Talent Network•West Seneca, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Junior Controls Technician assists in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial control systems, automation equipment, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and related electrical systems. This role works under the guidance of senior technicians and engineers to support production equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and safety compliance.
Requirements
- Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Controls, or related field.
- Basic understanding of electrical systems, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation.
- Ability to read electrical prints and schematics.
- Familiarity with troubleshooting electrical circuits using multimeters and testing equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Schneider control systems.
- Exposure to Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and servo systems.
- Knowledge of industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, or Modbus.
- Internship, co-op, or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Basic PLC programming experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with troubleshooting electrical and control system issues on manufacturing equipment.
- Support installation, testing, and commissioning of PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on control panels, sensors, drives, motors, and instrumentation.
- Read/interpret/revise electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Maintain and update control system documentation and maintenance records.
- Assist with programming modifications to PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs under supervision.
- Install and terminate wiring for control panels and field devices.
- Calibrate sensors, transmitters, and instrumentation equipment.
- Support continuous improvement and automation projects.
- Follow all plant safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements, and electrical safety standards.
- Coordinate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to minimize downtime.
- Maintain inventory of spare parts and control system components.
Benefits
- group health and/or dental insurance
- retirement plan
- paid time away from work
- paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
