Automation Controls Technician: PLC & Robotics Specialist

100Hires, Inc.; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Controls Technician to join our Stoughton automation team. You’ll perform PLC health checks, read electrical schematics, diagnose sensor faults, and collaborate with engineering on small controls upgrades.

In this role you’ll test and validate new control strategies, document all parameter tweaks, and ensure safety interlocks while providing reliable maintenance for production systems.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, or closely related field.
• Hands-on experience as a Controls Technician or similar automation role.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and modern automation technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication; works well in teams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in control systems and production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation and control hardware/software.
• Partner with engineering teams to plan and implement system upgrades and process improvements.
• Thoroughly document maintenance activity, changes to programs, and system configurations.
• Assist with the design, development, and testing of new control strategies prior to deployment.
• Provide timely technical support to production teams on the floor.
• Uphold safety protocols and applicable industry standards in all work.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Industrial automation

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation Technology

Job description

100Hires, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Controls Technician to join our Stoughton automation team. You’ll perform PLC health checks, read electrical schematics, diagnose sensor faults, and collaborate with engineering on small controls upgrades.

In this role you’ll test and validate new control strategies, document all parameter tweaks, and ensure safety interlocks while providing reliable maintenance for production systems.