Controls Engineer / Technician

Smart Resources Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Resources Group in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Control Technician to support a high-speed manufacturing facility by troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing PLC-controlled equipment, industrial electrical systems, and automation controls.

The role emphasizes diagnosing faults, reading schematics, and performing preventive maintenance to maximize uptime while adhering to OSHA and NFPA 70E safety practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment.
• Strong VFD installation and troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems and motor controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, sensors, controls, and automated equipment.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot VFDs and motor controls.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Respond to equipment downtime and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Follow all OSHA, LOTO, and NFPA 70E safety requirements.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

VFD installation

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing environment

Job description

Control Technician - Immediate HireOverviewWe're seeking a Control Technician to support a high-speed manufacturing facility by troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing PLC-controlled equipment, industrial electrical systems, and automation controls. This position plays a key role in maximizing equipment uptime and supporting production operations.Key ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, sensors, controls, and automated equipmentInstall, maintain, and troubleshoot VFDs and motor controlsRead and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawingsPerform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipmentRespond to equipment downtime and support continuous improvement effortsFollow all OSHA, LOTO, and NFPA 70E safety requirementsMaintain accurate maintenance and repair documentationRequired Qualifications (Must-Haves)3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experienceExperience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipmentStrong VFD installation and troubleshooting experienceKnowledge of 3-phase electrical systems and motor controlsAbility to read electrical schematics and blueprintsExperience in a manufacturing environmentStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsWorking knowledge of OSHA, LOTO, and NFPA 70E safety practicesApply today if you have hands-on PLC, controls, VFD, and industrial electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.#INDSRCH