Controls Technician III (Operations)
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Qualifications
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 5–8 years of industrial controls or automation experience.
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems up to 480 VAC.
- Experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial automation equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
- Experience using electrical test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and process calibrators.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- PLC Programming and Troubleshooting
- HMI Development and Support
- SCADA Systems
- Industrial Networking
- Servo and Motion Control
- VFD Configuration
- Robotics Integration
- Instrumentation and Calibration
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Control Panel Design and Wiring
- Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- CMMS Software
- Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
- Program, modify, and maintain PLC logic using platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, or Omron.
- Configure and troubleshoot HMIs and SCADA systems.
- Install, calibrate, and maintain industrial instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, and level devices.
- Troubleshoot servo systems, motion control, robotics, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related failures.
- Interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
- Perform preventative on automation systems.
- Support equipment startups, commissioning, and production changeovers.
- Configure industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, DeviceNet, and other fieldbus systems.
- Perform system backups, software version control, and documentation updates.
- Assist engineers with new equipment installations and automation upgrades.
- Recommend and implement continuous improvement projects that increase equipment reliability and productivity.
- Mentor Controls Technicians I and II on troubleshooting techniques and best practices.
- Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, operations, and outside vendors to resolve equipment issues.
- Ensure compliance with electrical codes, company standards, and safety regulations including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
- Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS.
- Participate in on-call support and respond to emergency equipment failures as required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms.
- Ability to work in confined spaces when necessary.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods.
- Ability to distinguish wire colors and read detailed electrical drawings.
- Must be able to work in industrial environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and moving machinery.
- Exposure to electrical equipment, rotating machinery, compressed air systems, and production processes.
- May require overtime, weekend work, and on-call responsibilities.
- Appropriate PPE is required.
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