Controls/Automation Technician

CyberCoders; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

401k Match

Insurance Options

Bonus Eligibility

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flex Spending Plan

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a skilled Controls/Automation Technician in Wisconsin to install, program, troubleshoot and maintain industrial control systems. You’ll work with PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs, supporting commissioning and continuous improvement for uptime and efficiency.

The role requires 2+ years of experience with PLC/HMI/VFDs, hands-on wiring, and strong problem-solving with a safety focus. Collaborative work with engineering and production teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical, Controls, Automation, Mechatronics or related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• 2+ years of experience with industrial control systems, including PLCs, HMIs and VFDs.
• Hands‑on experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens or similar) and HMI platforms (FactoryTalk, Wonderware or similar).
• Proven ability to install, wire and troubleshoot electrical control circuits; read electrical schematics and ladder diagrams.
• Experience configuring and tuning VFDs and diagnosing motor/control issues.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and safety focus.
• Good communication and teamwork with operations, engineers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, and commission control panels, PLCs, HMIs and VFDs according to drawings and standards.
• Develop, modify and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs to support production requirements.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and control system faults using schematics, diagnostic tools and test equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and system health checks on PLCs, HMIs, drives and field devices.
• Configure, tune and troubleshoot VFDs for motor control and process requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams on automation upgrades and process improvements.
• Document control system changes, wiring diagrams, sequences of operations, and test records.
• Provide technical support and training to operators and maintenance staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures during all work.
• Participate in after-hours troubleshooting and on-call rotations.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

Troubleshooting

Safety Focus

Communication & Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical/Controls/Automation/Mechatronics or related field

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens

FactoryTalk

Wonderware

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Controls/Automation Technician to install, program, troubleshoot and maintain industrial control systems that keep production equipment running safely and efficiently. This role focuses on hands‑on work with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and electrical control systems, supporting commissioning and continuous improvement activities to increase uptime and optimize automated processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, wire, and commission control panels, PLCs, HMIs and VFDs according to drawings and standards.
• Develop, modify and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs (ladder logic, function block or structured text) to support production requirements.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and control system faults using schematics, diagnostic tools and test equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and system health checks on PLCs, HMIs, drives and associated field devices.
• Configure, tune and troubleshoot VFDs for motor control and process requirements.
• Work with engineering and production teams to implement automation upgrades, control strategies and process improvements.
• Document control system changes, create and maintain wiring diagrams, sequence of operations, and test records.
• Provide technical support and training to operators and maintenance staff on control system operation and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures and company policies during all work activities.
• Participate in after-hours troubleshooting and on-call rotations as required to support critical production systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical, Controls, Automation, Mechatronics or related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• 2+ years of experience with industrial control systems, including PLCs, HMIs and VFDs.
• Hands‑on experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens or similar) and HMI platforms (FactoryTalk, Wonderware or similar).
• Proven ability to install, wire and troubleshoot electrical control circuits; able to read and interpret electrical schematics and ladder diagrams.
• Experience configuring and tuning VFDs and diagnosing motor/control issues.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and safety focus.
• Good communication and teamwork skills; able to work effectively with operations, engineers and vendors.

Benefits

Hourly: $33-40/hr

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Match
• Voluntary Insurance Options
• Bonus Eligibility
• Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance for Employees, Spouse, and Children
• Company Sponsored Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical and/or Dependent Care