Automation Controls Technician | 12-Hour Rotating Shift

EGGER Group; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

EGGER North America is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and improve industrial electrical, instrumentation, PLC, and automation systems in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. You will help minimize downtime through preventive maintenance and ongoing improvement initiatives while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role supports continuous operations on a 12-hour rotating day or night shift (2-2-3 schedule) with weekdays off and every other

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience troubleshooting industrial electrical controls and automation systems.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs preferred.
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC, or similar software preferred.
• Experience with VFDs including Siemens SINAMICS, SEW, Lenze, or equivalent.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience installing, calibrating, and maintaining industrial instrumentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, PLC, HMI, VFD, and automation systems on manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Support production during equipment failures and restore operations safely and efficiently.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs, remote I/O, communication networks, sensors, drives, motors, and safety circuits.
• Perform wiring, panel troubleshooting, device replacement, calibration, and field verification.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC logic.
• Support minor PLC and HMI program modifications for troubleshooting purposes.
• Maintain industrial instrumentation including temperature, pressure, level, encoder, and analog/digital devices.
• Collaborate with Operations, Mechanical Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
• Follow all company safety policies, electrical safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC systems

HMI systems

Industrial instrumentation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

STEP 7

WinCC

Siemens SINAMICS

SEW Drives

Lenze Drives

Job description

EGGER North America is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and improve industrial electrical, instrumentation, PLC, and automation systems in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. You will help minimize downtime through preventive maintenance and ongoing improvement initiatives while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role supports continuous operations on a 12-hour rotating day or night shift (2-2-3 schedule) with weekdays off and every other