Automation Controls Technician

Reliance Worldwide Corporation; Cullman (AL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Worldwide Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Controls Technician in Cullman, AL to safely rectify issues with automated machinery and optimize PLC logic for reliability.

The role requires experience with AC/DC drives, PID control, Ethernet networks and extensive knowledge of PLC/HMI systems. You will support equipment upgrades, document improvements, and collaborate with engineers on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience and technical knowledge of AC and DC drives operation.
• 2nd item must be concise
• A thorough understanding of speed feedback devices theory and operation.
• An understanding of temperature control and temperature components.
• A good understanding of PID and control loops.
• A good understanding of Ethernet communications and connections.
• Proficient in PLC and HMI systems, including communications drivers.

Responsibilities

• Rectify issues with automated machinery safely as directed.

Skills

AC and DC drives operation

Speed feedback theory

Temperature control

PID and control loops

Ethernet communications

PLC and HMI systems

Diagnostic equipment usage

Component selection when OEM parts are

Documentation of solutions

Teamwork and communication

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Guard Logix

HMIs

Motion controls

Siemens S5/S7

Fanuc Motion Control

Epson robots

Job description

Reliance Worldwide Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Controls Technician in Cullman, AL to safely rectify issues with automated machinery and optimize PLC logic for reliability.

The role requires experience with AC/DC drives, PID control, Ethernet networks and extensive knowledge of PLC/HMI systems. You will support equipment upgrades, document improvements, and collaborate with engineers on continuous improvement.