Automation Controls Technician – PLC & HMI Expert

Sherwin-Williams; Waco (TX); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus program

On-call compensation

Travel contingency (5% travel)

Résumé du poste

Sherwin-Williams in Texas is seeking a Controls Specialist to maintain and improve electrical, PLC, and instrumentation systems across the facility.

You will troubleshoot and repair automation equipment, collaborate with IT and maintenance, and support predictive maintenance; on-call 24/7 with occasional travel.

Qualifications include electrical certification and 5 years of experience in automated environments; a bachelor’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification in Electrical, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of directly relevant experience in automated distribution centers, manufacturing environments, or with material handling systems.
• Experience troubleshooting & Recovery on Integrated Systems, Instrumentation, PLC/HMI, Electrical Systems, Industrial Networks and Warehouse Management Systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.

Responsabilités

• Troubleshoot and repair all equipment, automation systems, and process-related issues across production.
• Utilize PLC/HMI knowledge to resolve problems, support new process development, and improve existing automation systems.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of PLC programming, HMI development, and integrated production systems.
• Optimize processes to reduce costs, improve productivity, and decrease cycle times.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate, and repair electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain instrumentation, wiring, and control equipment using appropriate tools and standards.
• Diagnose system malfunctions using test equipment and lead corrective actions to restore functionality quickly with minimal operational impact.
• Lead troubleshooting of complex system issues, including PLC faults, sensor failures, and network or communication problems.
• Interface with OEMs, system integrators, and cross-functional teams to resolve advanced technical issues and support system performance.
• Provide on-floor operational support, monitor system performance in real time, and respond to faults to maintain uptime.
• Support reliability initiatives by developing solutions to prevent recurrence and leveraging data to transition from reactive to predictive maintenance.
• Support systems integration by identifying and resolving software/interface issues, diagnosing communication failures, and validating system updates (including WMS platforms such as EXACTA/AWCS).
• Maintain control systems through proper backups, documentation, version control, and adherence to cybersecurity best practices.
• Identify training needs and develop SOPs; train, mentor, and support AMTs and operations personnel while serving as an SME for assigned automation areas.
• Analyze system performance data, identify improvement opportunities, and provide actionable insights; design and implement simple enhancements to improve system performance.
• Inspect and test electrical systems and components to ensure safety, code compliance, and operational reliability.
• Promote a clean, safe work environment and proactively identify and remove barriers to meeting production requirements.
• Demonstrate adaptability, strong communication, continuous learning, and a proactive mindset while supporting additional duties and evolving business needs.

Connaissances

PLC programming

HMI development

Automation systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial networks

Formation

Electrical certification

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Outils

Exacta/AWCS

ASRS (robotic systems)

Description du poste

Sherwin-Williams in Texas is seeking a Controls Specialist to maintain and improve electrical, PLC, and instrumentation systems across the facility.

You will troubleshoot and repair automation equipment, collaborate with IT and maintenance, and support predictive maintenance; on-call 24/7 with occasional travel.

Qualifications include electrical certification and 5 years of experience in automated environments; a bachelor’s is preferred.