Job Description

Controls Technician

Location: Asheville, NC

Pay: $30-$36/hour

Type: Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Controls Technician to support advanced manufacturing and automated production systems in a highly automated automotive manufacturing environment. This position serves as a key link between engineering and production, helping improve equipment reliability, automation, safety, quality, and process efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC, electrical, and automation-related issues on production equipment
• Support automated assembly lines and manufacturing systems
• Assist with PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming and modifications
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of automation equipment
• Work with sensors, actuators, motors, vision systems, and industrial controls
• Maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control documentation
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement process improvements
• Assist with preventive maintenance and equipment reliability initiatives
• Support new equipment launches and production line improvements
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental standards

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related technical field required
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience supporting automation, controls, or production equipment
• Experience troubleshooting PLC systems, preferably Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens
• Familiarity with HMI and SCADA systems
• Understanding of industrial communication networks such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and Profinet
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Experience

• FANUC, ABB, or KUKA robotics
• Cognex or Keyence vision systems
• Control panel design and electrical troubleshooting
• Manufacturing automation and continuous improvement projects

Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity
• Day 1 medical coverage
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Onsite health clinic for employees and eligible dependents
• Career growth opportunities within a global manufacturing organization

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CAD Software
• Industrial Robot Programming
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• Programming Machine Vision Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• Vision System (Keyence, Cognex)
• Servo Motors
• Industrial Robot (ABB, Fanuc, Kuka)