Automation Controls Technician: PLC & Robotics

Hirebridge; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

4x10 work week (Mon-Thu)

Paid time off & Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(K), EAP, HSA

Job summary

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc. in Mesa, AZ is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to design, build, and troubleshoot automation systems for manufacturing processes.

You will work closely with maintenance, mechanical engineering, tool design, IT, and production teams to support continuous improvement and safe operations. The role requires hands-on panel building, PLC/HMI/SCADA programming across multiple platforms, and strong electrical/mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Controls Technician in an industrial setting.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting PLC/HMI/SCADA systems across multiple platforms.
• Ability to read and generate electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and building small to mid-sized automation projects.
• Troubleshoot, program, and modify PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to resolve faults.
• Support and implementation of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Equipment troubleshooting, identify component faults, and restore malfunctioning equipment.
• Perform routine calibrations, software backups, and preventive updates on automation networks.
• Replace faulty I/O modules, sensors, VFDs, and servo controllers.
• Develop robust control systems and user-friendly interfaces.
• Generate electrical schematic sketches/drawings and wire panels.
• Communicate with internal and external teams; travel <10%.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial automation

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

NFPA79 knowledge

Safety design

Cross-functional collaboration

Team communication

Education

Technical degree in Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen Bradley PLC hardware

Siemens Step 7

Automation Direct

Job description

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc. in Mesa, AZ is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to design, build, and troubleshoot automation systems for manufacturing processes.

You will work closely with maintenance, mechanical engineering, tool design, IT, and production teams to support continuous improvement and safe operations. The role requires hands-on panel building, PLC/HMI/SCADA programming across multiple platforms, and strong electrical/mechanical aptitude.