Sr. ETS Controls Technician

Cornerstone Building Brands • Salt Lake, TX

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About The Position

This position is within Cornerstone Building Brands’ Fortify Building Solutions business, serving the pre-engineered metal buildings, metal roof and wall systems, and steel building components industries. The Senior ETS Technician supports multiple manufacturing facilities by installing, commissioning, maintaining, and optimizing production equipment. The role requires advanced technical expertise in PLC-controlled systems, electrical and mechanical maintenance, hydraulics, and CAD drawing interpretation. It helps ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and advance continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. Extensive travel to manufacturing plants is required.

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• At least 7 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC systems, such as Allen-Bradley and Siemens, including troubleshooting and basic programming.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting CAD drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience in equipment installation, alignment, and commissioning.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in automated or high-speed manufacturing environments.
• Ability to travel extensively, 50–75% or as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Rockwell Automation or Allen-Bradley platforms, including ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
• Familiarity with HMI and SCADA systems.
• Experience with automated production lines, such as roll forming, packaging, or material handling systems.
• PLC or industrial automation certifications.
• Welding and fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Travel to multiple manufacturing plants to support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Install, configure, and maintain PLC-based control systems, including diagnostics and minor programming adjustments.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, control diagrams, and CAD drawings for troubleshooting and system modifications.
• Support new equipment integration, including factory acceptance, site acceptance, and production ramp-up.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams to standardize processes and improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, system changes, and equipment updates.
• Support capital projects, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives across facilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one for full-time team members.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
• Short-term disability (STD) insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Discount programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree