Job Description

We're looking for an experienced industrial electrical technician with a knack for troubleshooting and control systems. As a Controls Field Technician III, you will work alongside our Integration Engineers to support PLC troubleshooting and commissioning at client sites, particularly at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, GA. You must live within commuting distance of the airport and be ready to tackle challenges head-on in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.

Your role will include:

• Troubleshooting, testing, and maintaining electrical control systems.
• Collaborating with Integration Engineers and clear communication with project stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.
• Handling a range of tasks from basic programming to advanced troubleshooting, while actively participating in rapid technical growth, especially in PLC programming and airport automation operations.

Work Environment:

Need to Know:

• Hourly pay, non-exempt position.
• Direct reporting to the Sr. Program Manager.
• Travel will generally range from 40% - 85%, mostly domestic with the possibility of international travel in the future.
• Close collaboration with Manager, Controls Engineering and other field technicians.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a TSA background check and pre-employment, customer requested, or random drug screening.

Physical Demands: Expect to climb ladders, work in tight spaces, operate in low-light environments, and adjust to varying temperatures. Physical endurance and flexibility are key.

What You Bring (Requirements):

• Strong troubleshooting and electrical control system skills, especially with PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.) and AutoCAD.
• Prior experience working with Ignition software will give you an advantage in the hiring process.
• Ability to improve control systems for maximum efficiency and quickly resolve issues with control components.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and creating electrical designs.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical and controls devices and their applications.
• A solid understanding of safety practices and the proper use of PPE
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, as well as electrical testing devices (multi-meters)
• Strong utilization skills with Microsoft Office and basic computer software.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Schematics
• CAD Software
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• SCADA Experience
• Programming Machine Vision Systems

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Material Handling Systems
• SCADA
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckoff, Modicon, Fanuc, Schneider Electric)
• Vision System (Cognex)
• HMI
• Servo Motors