Controls Technician

A major manufacturer is adding a Controls Technician to its Charlotte team. This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, upgrading, and commissioning a wide range of industrial electrical control systems that keep high-speed converting and packaging lines running safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Work On

• Diagnose and repair electrical control devices, including AC/DC drives, servos, motors, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, power supplies, switches, and sensors

• Install, maintain, and commission controls hardware across production lines

• Download, modify, and back up PLC/HMI programs

• Partner with operators, maintenance techs, and engineering to remove bottlenecks and improve flow

• Support emergency repairs and scheduled shutdown/startup activities

• Maintain documentation, drawings, electrical schematics, and software archives

• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, improve safety, and enhance system reliability

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

• 3–5 years programming PLCs and HMIs (Rockwell and/or Siemens strongly preferred)

• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Automation Direct platforms

• Strong electrical theory knowledge and hands-on troubleshooting capability

• Ability to interpret schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams

• Familiarity with industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, etc.)

• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working around high-speed machinery

• Ability to work independently and participate in on-call rotation

Why This Role Matters

You’ll be the go-to controls expert ensuring production stays safe, stable, and efficient. This is a high-impact technical role with visibility across engineering, maintenance, and operations.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, day shift

• On-call as needed

To Apply: Message me directly or apply through the provided job link. Confidential conversations welcomed.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must have valid, independent authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer, support, or accept any form of sponsorship—whether employer, third-party, future, contingent, transfer, or otherwise. Candidates must be able to work for any employer in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship of any kind. Work authorization will be verified, and misrepresentation will result in immediate removal from consideration.