Automation Controls Technician - Aerospace (Remote)

Albany International; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany International Corporation in Rochester, NH seeks an Electronics and Controls Technician to maintain, diagnose, program and improve control, automation and instrumentation systems used in aeronautical manufacturing processes.

You will support the installation of equipment, upgrades, and integration of safety controls while ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance; collaborate with cross‑functional teams on projects, and provide timely troubleshooting to production lines.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree or NH Master Electrician license.
• Allen Bradley training certifications through Rockwell Automation.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in motion controls and automation.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical, motion control and software systems.
• Familiar with electro‑mechanical systems.
• Formal training in PLC and PC based motion controllers, SCADA HMI, and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Proficient in MS Office to enable maintenance documentation creation.
• PLC programming (Rockwell controls).
• Troubleshooting and testing experience.
• Ability to create, understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• ERP knowledge.
• Leadership as per AI leadership competency: Communication, Drive, Customer Focus, Flexibility, Organization, Decision making, Prioritization, Multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and install automated equipment for unique composite product manufacturing.
• Assist in modifications and upgrades to equipment to meet design and performance specs.
• Drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Identify, maintain and troubleshoot AB RS LOGIX 5000 with ladder or block logic via laptop.
• Identify, maintain, and troubleshoot components and power transmission systems (motor starters, VFDs, DC drives).
• Work with 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Interpret and utilize SCADA systems and KPIs.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams for maintenance, upgrades and installation.
• Support production equipment; install control hardware/software; integration of safety controls; ensure regulatory standards compliance; support capital projects; provide troubleshooting.

Skills

Motion control

Automation experience

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

MS Office

Education

Electrical engineering degree

NH Master Electrician license

Tools

Rockwell controls

SCADA systems

ERP

Job description

Albany International Corporation in Rochester, NH seeks an Electronics and Controls Technician to maintain, diagnose, program and improve control, automation and instrumentation systems used in aeronautical manufacturing processes.

You will support the installation of equipment, upgrades, and integration of safety controls while ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance; collaborate with cross‑functional teams on projects, and provide timely troubleshooting to production lines.