Automation Controls Technician

Searchmasters Inc; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchmasters Inc. is seeking an experienced automation and controls engineer to act as the primary resource for our facility's automation and control systems. The role focuses on troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs to maximize production uptime.

Candidate will collaborate with IT to implement integrated automation solutions and support cross-functional operations across the site. Experience with PLC programming and hands-on HMI/VFD work preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in controls troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Proficiency with PLC programming is a plus
• Hands-on experience with HMI development and VFD systems

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary resource for automation and controls engineering across the facility
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC systems, HMIs, and VFDs to ensure optimal production uptime
• Collaborate and interface with IT systems to support integrated automation solutions

Skills

Controls troubleshooting

Diagnostics

IT interface

Tools

PLC programming

HMI development

VFD systems

Job description

Searchmasters Inc. is seeking an experienced automation and controls engineer to act as the primary resource for our facility's automation and control systems. The role focuses on troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs to maximize production uptime.

Candidate will collaborate with IT to implement integrated automation solutions and support cross-functional operations across the site. Experience with PLC programming and hands-on HMI/VFD work preferred.