Plant Engineering - Technician, Controls
About The Position
The Controls Technician supports manufacturing operations through troubleshooting, electrical panel fabrication, and control system optimization. The role collaborates with maintenance and engineering teams to diagnose and resolve electrical and automation issues, build and install custom control panels, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance production efficiency and equipment reliability. The technician supports PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and safety devices; maintains and updates electrical and control documentation; and assists with automation upgrades and optimization projects. The position also involves testing panels before deployment, documenting system changes, and contributing to standard operating procedures for control systems.
Requirements
- Experience programming PLCs on Allen-Bradley product lines, including Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5, Connected Components, and FactoryTalk View Studio.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical and control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Proficiency with hand tools, multimeters, and basic electrical testing equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical.
- Two or more years of experience building and wiring electrical panels or working in a similar industrial controls or automation environment.
- Basic understanding of process control principles and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
- Familiarity with machine safety standards and practices such as NFPA 70E and ISO 13849.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside maintenance teams to troubleshoot and repair electrical and control system issues in real time.
- Provide support for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and safety devices.
- Assist in updating and maintaining electrical and control documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC programs.
- Build and wire custom electrical control panels from schematics and layout drawings.
- Install control panels and integrate them with machinery and production equipment.
- Test panel functionality and troubleshoot issues as needed before deployment.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and safety.
- Assist engineers with automation upgrades and optimization projects.
- Maintain accurate records of wiring changes, modifications, and system configurations.
- Contribute to standard operating procedures for new and existing control systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
