Engineering Technician II PLC & Controls

## Job summary

The Engineering Technician II provides hands-on technical support for electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems, including assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair. This role supports PLC, HMI, and drive systems through troubleshooting, debugging, and minor program modifications.

This is a hands-on position supporting both shop and field operations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and experience working with industrial control systems while maintaining compliance with NOV HSE and QMS policies and procedures.

### What you'll do day to day

You will provide hands-on technical support for electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems and assemble, wire, and construct system components and equipment. Expect to test, troubleshoot, and debug electrical and control systems and to support PLC and HMI systems through troubleshooting and minor program modifications (Allen Bradley, Siemens). You will also assist with AC and DC drive setup and debugging, maintain and upgrade testing equipment, and support both field and shop operations, including equipment commissioning and service.

Alongside those tasks you will assist with technical documentation including drawings, BOMs, and manuals, review and update project documentation for accuracy, and coordinate parts and materials for projects.

### Skills, experience, and credentials we expect

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience

• Experience troubleshooting electrical or control systems

• 1 -3 years’ experience with PLC systems (Allen Bradley or Siemens)

• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills (Programming)

• Ability to work in both shop and field environments

• Valid driver’s license

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in physically demanding conditions

Preferred experience that will help you succeed includes modifying PLC programs or assisting with programming, familiarity with HMI systems, experience with AC/DC drives, prior field service or commissioning experience, and experience working in industrial or manufacturing environments.

### Environment and travel

The role is a combination of shop and field work. You will be exposed to varying weather conditions and industrial environments, and there is occasional travel (less than 20%). The job may require working at heights or using manlifts, and candidates must be comfortable working in physically demanding and hands-on environments.