Automation Technician II: PLC/HMI, Calibration & Field Service

Prime Controls; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account(s)

Generous PTO

ESOP

401k matching and more!

Job summary

Prime Controls, L.P. is seeking an Automation Technician II to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation used in large industrial processes. You will support system integration, calibrations, PLC/HMI modifications, VFD setup, and hardware installation across customer sites.

The role requires PLC/HMI programming capabilities, reading schematics, and hands-on testing with meters and tools. A strong customer-facing presence and travel to sites are expected.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in engineering, construction (AEC) industry or similar field.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related Bachelor’s discipline, related degree from a Technical College or equivalent Industrial controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret diagrams and documentation and communicate with customers to understand objectives and preferences.
• Modify existing PLC programs in Ladder, Function Block, and other languages.
• Modify human machine interface (HMI) and develop small applications.
• Tests the installed system to observe system functionality and ensure that the programs function as designed.
• Troubleshoots problems that occur and could be caused by incorrect drawings, changes in customer desires, incorrect instrumentation specifications, or other technical issues. Diagnoses and resolves software and hardware interface issues.
• Interfaces with manufacturers and vendors of software and application products, particularly regarding problem diagnosis and resolution.
• Works with others to address design problems as necessary.
• Will respond to service calls to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair programming and system failures.
• Performs a variety of instrumentation services, troubleshooting, calibration, and testing by traveling to and from customer sites.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation functionality and I/O operation.
• Repairs instrumentation, typically involving calibration using a variety of meters and tools.
• Sets up new instrumentation and calibrates to specifications using schematics and drawings.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment.
• Assists with a variety of related installation and maintenance projects for automating large industrial processes.
• Uses computerized equipment and software to perform testing functions and produce reports.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Field service

Reading diagrams

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Technical college equivalent industrial controls experience

Tools

PLC/HMI software

VFD setup tools

Test instrumentation

Job description

Prime Controls, L.P. is seeking an Automation Technician II to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation used in large industrial processes. You will support system integration, calibrations, PLC/HMI modifications, VFD setup, and hardware installation across customer sites.

The role requires PLC/HMI programming capabilities, reading schematics, and hands-on testing with meters and tools. A strong customer-facing presence and travel to sites are expected.