Industrial Controls Technician

The Industrial Controls Technician supports the design fabrication installation startup troubleshooting repair and retrofit of industrial machines and automated equipment. This hands-on role focuses on electrical control systems machine wiring control panels programmable logic controllers sensors electromechanical devices and related automation components. The technician works closely with engineering manufacturing personnel customers and outside vendors to turn machine concepts and electrical designs into safe reliable operating equipment. Work is performed both in the companys manufacturing facility and at customer locations.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist engineers and manufacturing personnel with machine control system design component selection assembly testing and startup.

• Build wire modify repair and maintain industrial control panels and machine electrical systems from approved drawings and schematics.

• Install and wire motors drives sensors safety devices and other machine control components.

• Assist with PLC programming configuration testing and troubleshooting.

• Troubleshoot electrical controls automation communication and electromechanical problems to identify root causes and restore operation.

• Coordinate with vendors and technical resources on controls robotics vision systems sensors and related automation equipment.

• Review electrical schematics panel layouts bills of material machine drawings and technical documentation for accuracy and completeness.

• Perform machine run-off functional testing debugging and verification before shipment or customer acceptance.

• Install start up retrofit and repair industrial machines at customer locations.

• Use electrical meters programming devices hand tools power tools and diagnostic equipment safely and effectively.

• Document wiring changes program changes repairs troubleshooting findings and recommended corrective actions.

• Assist with equipment movement trailer loading crane operation hoisting and rigging when trained and authorized.

• Follow electrical safety practices lockout/tagout procedures customer requirements company policies and Hyspeco ISO 9001:2015 processes.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of industrial controls electrical panels machine wiring PLCs motor controls sensors safety circuits and electromechanical equipment.

• Ability to read and work from electrical schematics wiring diagrams panel layouts mechanical drawings bills of material and equipment manuals.

• Hands-on ability to build wire modify install test and troubleshoot control panels and machine electrical systems.

• Strong methodical troubleshooting skills using electrical test equipment programming tools computers hand tools and power tools.

• Familiarity with industrial automation technologies such as PLCs operator interfaces networks robotics and machine vision systems.

• Ability to work independently at customer sites and communicate clearly with engineers technicians vendors contractors and customer personnel.

• Strong attention to detail in wiring labeling testing documentation and verification of control systems.

• Valid drivers license and ability to meet company and customer safety training security and site-access requirements.

• Must provide and maintain a basic set of personal hand tools suitable for electrical wiring installation and troubleshooting work.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Technical certificate associate degree apprenticeship military technical training or equivalent hands-on experience in industrial electricity automation controls mechatronics electromechanical technology electrical engineering technology industrial maintenance or a related field.

• Three or more years of hands-on experience building wiring installing maintaining or troubleshooting industrial machines automated equipment control panels or electromechanical systems.

• Experience reading electrical schematics and troubleshooting industrial control circuits.

• Experience with programmable logic controllers machine wiring sensors motor controls variable-frequency drives control panels and industrial automation components.

• Equivalent combinations of technical education machine-building experience field-service experience demonstrated electrical aptitude and industrial controls knowledge may be considered.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in a related technical field or advanced training in electrical controls automation or mechatronics.

• Experience designing building programming or integrating custom industrial equipment including PLCs robotics machine vision and control panels.

• Field-service experience in controlled manufacturing environments with exposure to equipment installation safety practices and hydraulic or pneumatic systems.