Job Description

One of our clients is looking for a skilled Controls Technician to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated manufacturing equipment at their North Vernon, IN facility.

**Pay Rate: **55k-65k

**Shift: **2nd shift

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLC-controlled production equipment and automated systems

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and instrumentation issues to minimize equipment downtime

• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial control systems

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automation and electrical equipment

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and technical documentation

• Install, configure, and test electrical control panels, sensors, motors, and instrumentation devices

• Support new equipment installations, automation upgrades, and process improvement initiatives

• Assist with root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring equipment failures

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related field preferred

• 3+ years of experience maintaining industrial controls and automation systems in a manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, motor controls, and industrial electrical systems

• Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment and electrical control circuits

• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, or Mitsubishi PLC platforms

• Familiarity with robotics, servo systems, vision systems, and industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, etc.)