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Controls Technician

US PA McElhattan💼 Full-time💰 $70,000–$70,000🗓 2026-08-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Troubleshoot, maintain, and install automation systems and controls components for production and utility equipment to ensure reliability and safe operation.

Role type

Controls Technician (Industrial Automation)

Builds

Production line performance and utility equipment reliability

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

PLC troubleshooting, HMI interface, electrical schematics reading, preventative maintenance, power distribution (<600V), control system networking, electrical multimeter usage, ladder logic interpretation

Preferred skills

Servo motion control, robotics integration, machine vision systems

Technologies

PLCs, HMIs, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Servo Drives, Machine Vision, Robotics, Control System Networking

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots, maintains, and installs PLCs, HMIs, process instrumentation, machine control systems, VFDs, servo drives, machine vision, robotics, and power distribution; Interfaces with PLC/HMI programs to diagnose equipment issues; Performs electrical preventative maintenance; Collaborates with production and support disciplines to resolve problems.

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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