Automation Controls Tech II — PLC & HMI Expert

schwans; Town of Westfield (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

2 weeks PTO first year

10 paid holidays

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401k with company match

Disability plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Schwan's is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Technician to calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical instrumentation across plant systems. You will program and manage PLCs (PLC5, SLC500, CompactLogix, ControlLogix) using RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk tools to support automation and efficiency.

The role requires a 5+ year background in industrial controls, strong Ethernet networking skills, and the ability to handle 90 lb lifts and forklift operations

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant industrial controls experience.
• Proficient in Ethernet networking, including IP addressing, switch wiring, and cable patching for industrial systems.
• In-depth knowledge of PLC platforms including PLC5, SLC500, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix.
• Skilled in control software and interfaces such as FactoryTalk View Studio, RSLogix500, Studio 5000, and PanelView 32.
• Able to lift up to 90 lbs., obtain a forklift license, and comply with all OSHA, state, and company safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical instrumentation, ensuring accuracy and reliability across measuring, recording, and control systems.
• Program, modify, and manage PLC systems (PLC5, SLC500, CompactLogix, ControlLogix) using tools such as RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, and PanelView 32 to support and enhance plant automation.
• Maintain and document industrial Ethernet networks, including IP mapping, switch configuration, and cable patching to ensure stable integration between IT and OT systems.
• Diagnose and repair complex electrical and mechanical issues, including ladder logic editing, I/O module replacement, voltage troubleshooting, and frequency drive programming.
• Develop and implement HMI applications, integrate new automation processes, upload/download PLC programs, and configure network protocols to optimize equipment performance and production efficiency.

Skills

Industrial controls

Ethernet networking

PLC platforms

Control software

Lifting 90 lbs

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

FactoryTalk View Studio

RSLogix 500

Studio 5000

PanelView 32

Job description

Schwan's is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Technician to calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical instrumentation across plant systems. You will program and manage PLCs (PLC5, SLC500, CompactLogix, ControlLogix) using RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk tools to support automation and efficiency.

The role requires a 5+ year background in industrial controls, strong Ethernet networking skills, and the ability to handle 90 lb lifts and forklift operations