As a PLC Controls Technician, you will design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-controlled systems using Siemens S7 and TIA Portal, while supporting manufacturing operations through advanced diagnostics, system improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure equipment reliability and efficiency. This is a direct-hire opportunity.
Benefits of the PLC Controls Technician
- 401k
- 401k Matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
Shift Options:
1st shift: Mon-Fri 6am-2pm
2nd shift: Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm
3rd shift: Mon-Fri 10pm-6am
*Overtime may be required based on business needs
Principal Responsibilities:
- Design, program, and maintain PLC systems in accordance with corporate standards
- Develop and support HMI applications for manufacturing equipment
- Troubleshoot complex equipment and automation issues to determine root causes and implement corrective actions
- Modify PLC programs and interface communications with industrial devices
- Diagnose and resolve issues with vision systems, including Cognex and Keyence
- Troubleshoot and maintain servo drive systems, particularly Rexroth and Siemens platforms
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to improve equipment performance and reliability
- Support mechanical troubleshooting and assist with general maintenance tasks as needed
- Identify programming issues and communicate findings to Controls Engineers
- Provide feedback to Engineering on recurring issues and opportunities for system improvements
- Maintain a proactive approach to learning new technologies and improving technical skills
- Proficient in troubleshooting, repairing and/or replacing different type of sensors, machine safety systems and measurement systems and devices like Kistlers
- Proficient in basic programming, manipulating, maintaining and troubleshooting robotics, with emphasis on FANUC robots.