Controls Automation Technician

u003cdiv class= 'ipl-richtexteditor-block 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'ipl-richtexteditor-block 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr 'u003eu003ch2u003eControls Automation Technicianu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSouth Bend, Indiana u003c/strongu003e(On-Site Only - No Remote Option)u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e$75,000 to $95,000 + u003cstrongu003eBonus + u003c/strongu003eu003cstrong style= 'font-size: 11pt; 'u003eComprehensive Benefits:u003c/strongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; 'u003e Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement Savings Plan, Education Assistance, and Parental Leave. u003c/spanu003eu003cstrong style= 'font-size: 11pt; 'u003e(Benefits start on day one.)u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003ch3u003ePosition Summaryu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eThe u003cstrongu003eControls Automation Technicianu003c/strongu003e plays a critical, hands-on role in ensuring the continuous operation and reliability of the plant's electrical equipment and u003cstrongu003eindustrial control systemsu003c/strongu003e. This role focuses heavily on troubleshooting, configuration, and minor programming changes within PLC and HMI-based systems in a fast-paced manufacturing and production environment.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eScheduleu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eShift:u003c/strongu003e Second Shiftu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHours:u003c/strongu003e Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PMu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eOvertime:u003c/strongu003e Saturdays are posted as needed.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eTroubleshooting:u003c/strongu003e Provide primary support for diagnosing and resolving issues with u003cstrongu003ePLC-based control systemsu003c/strongu003e and plant electrical equipment.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSystem Maintenance/Modification:u003c/strongu003e Perform PLC and u003cstrongu003eHMIu003c/strongu003e/operator interface configurations and low-level program changes (e.g., adding/changing alarms, timers, minor program adjustments).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eInstallation/Start-Up:u003c/strongu003e Assist with the installation, start-up, and commissioning of new facility electrical equipment and control systems.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eStandardization u0026Improvement:u003c/strongu003e Collaborate with operating and maintenance departments to select and standardize equipment, software, and interfaces to enhance control system reliability.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eDocumentation u0026Communication:u003c/strongu003e Create written documentation of significant control system changes and effectively communicate these updates to all maintenance shifts.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSupport u0026Coordination:u003c/strongu003e Communicate complex problems to other technicians and Plant Maintenance Management and contact equipment suppliers for technical support when necessary.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eGeneral Maintenance:u003c/strongu003e Must be comfortable completing general maintenance tasks as required alongside core controls duties.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eRequired Qualificationsu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEducation:u003c/strongu003e High school diploma or GED.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eExperience:u003c/strongu003e Minimum of 2+ years of hands-on experience working with PLCs.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eTechnical Skills:u003c/strongu003e Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating system, PC/software configurations, and the interface between PLC software and computer operating systems.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAssessment:u003c/strongu003e Must be able to pass required written and hands-on technical assessments.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003ePreferred Skills and Experience (A Strong Plus)u003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eExperience Level:u003c/strongu003e 2-5 years of industrial maintenance experience.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEducation:u003c/strongu003e Associate degree in an electrical/electronic technology field.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAutomation Expertise:u003c/strongu003e Prior knowledge working in a controls automation environment, including programming/navigating and troubleshooting PLC control systems.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSpecific Controls Knowledge:u003c/strongu003e Experience with Allen Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500, ControLogix, and Panelview Plus.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCommunication Protocols:u003c/strongu003e Familiarity with industrial control communication protocols (e.g., u003cstrongu003eControlNet, Ethernet, DH+, Remote I/O, DeviceNetu003c/strongu003e).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eIndustrial Systems:u003c/strongu003e Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and combustion control systems.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cdiv class= 'hh-posting-details 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'row margin-top-10 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'col-lg-6 left-column 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'margin-top-10 description 'u003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'South Bend, IN ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'hybrid ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'CA168-2749898

Created: 2025-11-12