Controls Eng. Maintenance Tech - 1st Shift (Allen-Bradley PLC systems)

Position Description:

The Controls Engineer / Maintenance Technician is a hands-on technical role responsible for supporting the reliability and performance of automated manufacturing equipment. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and plays a critical role in electrical, PLC, robotics, CNC, and automation troubleshooting.

This is a floor-based, hands-on position. The individual is expected to actively support breakdown recovery, perform advanced troubleshooting, and contribute to continuous improvement of automation systems.

This role is structured as contract labor and may support specific reliability initiatives, equipment upgrades, or peak production demands.

Core Responsibilities

Controls & Automation Support

Troubleshoot and repair Allen-Bradley PLC systems

Interpret electrical schematics and ladder logic for rapid diagnostics

Support and modify HMI programs as needed

Troubleshoot servo systems, motion control, and CNC controls

Support Fanuc robot troubleshooting and basic programming adjustments

Assist with Safety PLC validation and machine safety systems

Troubleshoot and support vision systems

Breakdown Response & Uptime Support

Respond to equipment downtime events with urgency

Diagnose root causes of electrical and controls failures

Support production during high-impact downtime situations

Collaborate with maintenance technicians to restore equipment quickly and safely

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Execute preventive maintenance tasks on electrical and automation systems

Support PM optimization efforts

Document findings and corrective actions in CMMS

Identify emerging failure trends and recommend corrective actions

Safety & Compliance

Follow OSHA, NFPA, arc flash, and LOTO procedures

Ensure safe troubleshooting practices

Assist in maintaining machine safety system integrity

Experience Required:

3-5+ years industrial controls or electrical troubleshooting experience

Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, ladder logic troubleshooting, HMIs, servo systems, motion control, CNC machinery, and industrial electrical systems

Experience with Fanuc robots (troubleshooting required; programming preferred)

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

Working knowledge of automation and machining environments

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience integrating or modifying PLC programs

Safety PLC troubleshooting experience

Experience with vision systems

CNC programming exposure

CMMS experience

Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or related degree/training (or equivalent experience).

Work Structure

Reports directly to Maintenance Manager

Contract labor position

Floor-based role in a manufacturing environment

May require flexibility to support critical downtime or project needs.

MUST HAVE:

3-5+ years of industrial controls or electrical troubleshooting experience

5+ years of experience in Troubleshoot and repair Allen-Bradley PLC systems.

Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs

Ladder logic troubleshooting experience

HMI troubleshooting and modification experience

Servo systems and motion control troubleshooting

CNC machinery controls experience

Industrial electrical systems troubleshooting

Fanuc robot troubleshooting experience

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

Experience working in an automated manufacturing environment

Ability to work in a floor-based, hands-on role and respond to equipment breakdowns.