Automation & Controls Technician

Armstrong World Industries; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical package

Dental

401k match

Long-term disability

Vacation and sick time

Personal development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Tectum, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, seeks an experienced Electrical Controls Technician to maintain and improve electrical systems in our Newark, Ohio plant. You will troubleshoot PLCs/HMIs, modify control programs, and ensure safety and compliance in a busy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include training technicians, coordinating maintenance tasks, and supporting new installations and upgrades with vendors and contractors.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in electronics, computer science, or related field, plus 5 years of industrial electrical experience.
• Strong PLC programming and HMI skills; NEC knowledge; ability to read electrical schematics.
• Experience with DCS changes, and interfacing with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety rules and follow Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs; work with electrical schematics and meters.
• Train technicians and assist with troubleshooting and calibration of sensors and devices.
• Modify PLC/HMI programs and support Aveva InTouch and SCADA systems.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and update electrical documentation.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical theory

NEC knowledge

Team leadership

Wiring diagrams

DCS changes

Analytical skills

Education

Associate Degree in electronics or related field

Tools

Aveva InTouch

Rockwell PanelView

PLC programming tools

Job description

Tectum, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, seeks an experienced Electrical Controls Technician to maintain and improve electrical systems in our Newark, Ohio plant. You will troubleshoot PLCs/HMIs, modify control programs, and ensure safety and compliance in a busy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include training technicians, coordinating maintenance tasks, and supporting new installations and upgrades with vendors and contractors.