Automation Technician: PLCs, VFDs & SCADA Pro

Blue Ridge Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Automation, headquartered in Indiana, seeks an Automation Technician to support engineering and maintenance with electrical and automation troubleshooting, start-up, and commissioning to reduce downtime, improve machine reliability, and raise production. The role may be embedded with client sites or based at our Indianapolis office.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in industrial electrical work, PLC/HMI experience, and familiarity with industrial networks and reading diagrams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial electrical or service experience.
• Experience with PLC programming methods and HMI/SCADA.
• Knowledge of industrial communications (ASi/DeviceNet/Ethernet).
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and OEM blueprints.
• Understanding of control voltages and safety SOPs.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both in teams and independently.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical equipment and PLCs.
• Interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, OEM blueprints.
• Follow client SOPs and safety standards; manage permit processes.
• Complete daily planned work orders and repairs.
• Communicate with plant operations to maintain client relationships.
• Work with Plant Planner/Supervisor for improvements.
• Utilize CMMS systems for work orders and materials.
• Source materials in emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Electrical experience

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial comms

Electrical diagrams

Safety SOPs

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Power systems

Problem solving

Job description

Blue Ridge Automation, headquartered in Indiana, seeks an Automation Technician to support engineering and maintenance with electrical and automation troubleshooting, start-up, and commissioning to reduce downtime, improve machine reliability, and raise production. The role may be embedded with client sites or based at our Indianapolis office.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in industrial electrical work, PLC/HMI experience, and familiarity with industrial networks and reading diagrams.