Controls Technician

Title: Controls Technician - Industrial AutomationType: Permanent / Direct-HireLocation: Garland, TXScope: Manage high-speed manufacturing and packaging lines with a focus on automation, PLC, and HMI programming and troubleshooting.Responsibilities:Troubleshoot existing PLC programs and HMI systems on four production lines.Collaborate with Controls Engineers and Process Engineers to implement improvements on existing lines.Provide instruction and guidance to less experienced technical employees.Assist in designing control systems, including I/O and Motor Lists, P&ID diagrams, etc.Develop Functional Requirements Specification (FRS) documents, including corresponding Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) plans.Perform on-site startup, commissioning, validation, and support.Apply technical expertise during project execution.Identify changes in project scope and promptly notify the Project/Engineering Manager.Develop solutions for technical challenges, customer demands, scope changes, and complaints.Contribute broad technical expertise to the team while demonstrating strong communication, correspondence, and mediation skills.Assist in managing project resources, schedules, budgets, and scope.Provide input and resolve issues during the Estimating and Fabrication processes.Manage and develop project deliverables independently or within a team.Perform any additional duties assigned by the Manager related to the role.Education:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent automation experience.Experience:5+ years of experience in Industrial Automation.Specific Knowledge:OSHA regulationsPLC/HMI Systems:RS Studio 5000 / ControlLogix.Wonderware InTouch & ArchestrA System Platform.Inductive Automation Ignition.FactoryTalk ME / PanelView & SE.Drives/VFDs:PowerFlex and Kinetix Servo Drives.Networks:Ethernet, DLR, CISCO Switches.Applicant Notices & DisclaimersFor information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click hereAt SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $37.00/Hourly.

Created: 2025-10-02