Controls Technician (PLC Experience)

Location: Topeka KS (Zip: 66601) Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite (Full-Time) Compensation: $62400 $79040 annually ($30 $38 per hour) Placement Fee: 10% Estimated Payout: $6240 $7904 Payment Timeline: Net 30 days upon candidate joining

Our client is a global leader in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people and their pets worldwide. With operations in over 200 countries they are recognized for innovation sustainability and operational excellence. They foster a collaborative high-performance culture that empowers employees to make a meaningful impact while driving the future of consumer product manufacturing.

We are seeking a skilled Controls Technician to provide technical support maintenance and troubleshooting for plant electrical and automation systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining PLC-based control systems supporting operations teams and ensuring maximum equipment reliability and uptime during the 3rd shift.

• Automation & Controls: Troubleshoot maintain and support PLC and Safety PLC systems (e.g. Allen-Bradley ControlLogix GuardLogix) and HMI systems (Wonderware/AVEVA PanelView).

• Electrical Maintenance: Diagnose and repair 480VAC three-phase systems 120VAC circuits and 24VAC/VDC control circuits.

• Equipment Reliability: Maintain industrial robots vision systems motors drives and instrumentation (flow meters load cells etc.).

• Technical Support: Serve as a subject matter expert for operations and engineering teams; document all hardware/software modifications and maintain control system records.

• Continuous Improvement: Support initiatives aimed at improving plant efficiency and ensuring full compliance with safety standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC).

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of plant technical experience OR 3 years of relevant experience plus a 2-year technical degree.

• PLC Expertise: Hands-on experience troubleshooting and programming PLCs/Safety PLCs using ladder logic sequencer programming and Add-On Instruction (AOI) blocks.

• Technical Skills: Ability to read/interpret electrical schematics and deep understanding of industrial electrical systems.

• Flexibility: Willingness to work 3rd shift weekends and overtime as required.

• Associate Degree in Electrical Technology Automation Mechatronics or related field.

• Experience with Wonderware/AVEVA System Platform and Microsoft SQL databases.

• Basic understanding of Cisco networking/industrial LAN and CAD drawing modifications.