Controls Technician with Security Clearance

AIT is the world''s largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries. Job Summary: The Controls Technician provides support to production operators and maintains, tests, and repairs electrical/electronic, PLC, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and components. They apply knowledge of software/electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment modifications, malfunctions and restores equipment to operation. They will support all production and physical plant equipment in the facility. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Develops proficiency in the operation of all automation system software/technology based on site location (alignment systems, AGVs, heating solutions, etc). * Provides operations technical support on PLCs, HMIs, and network interfaces throughout the manufacturing floor. * Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment including PLCs, HMIs, numerical controls, power supplies, drives, gages, test equipment, etc. * Services electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuit modules, printed circuit boards, fuses, and similar electronic devices. * Maintains and installs communication cables, power distribution cables and wiring, and performs splicing as required. * Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theory and principles, written specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment. * Receive wiring diagrams, drawing, specification, and instructions, both verbally or in writing, concerning emergency and scheduled repair, installation, and inspection work to be performed. * Plans details of working procedures to determine material or replacement needs and determines a logical approach to repair problems. * Creates a clear write up and tie-in for any problems encountered, troubleshooting steps taken, corrective actions, root cause, and next steps. * Updates and creates documentation for training and knowledge transfer for the supported control systems. * Starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with operation''s requirements, company safety procedures and OSHA requirements for machine activation and shutdown. * Promotes and complies with good safety practices and habits, including but not limited to, use of all PPE. * Performs all duties in a safe and collaborative manner and immediately report any potentially dangerous conditions or other safety concerns to the supervisor. Education Requirements: * Technician Certification or Associates degree in related field required. Work Experience Requirements: * Five or more years and/or equivalent experience preferred in PLC and HMI configuration and programming Control circuit analysis, design, troubleshooting and solving software/hardware issues in an industrial high voltage electrical maintenance. * A thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes. * Proficient computer experience/operation and PLC programming is necessary. * Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems. Physical Demands: * Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. * Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds. * Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. * Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Security Clearance Statement: * This position may require a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Travel Requirements: * This position may involve travel up to 75% of the time. AIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO is the Law | E-Verify

Created: 2025-11-15