Controls Technician

Socket.dev; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Bowling Green, OH seeks a Controls Technician to support operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of plant electrical and automated control systems.

You will assist with PLC/HMI programming, instrumentation, electrical equipment, and technical documentation under guidance. In this role you will draft schematics, perform equipment modifications, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, and documentation.
• Prior hands-on experience with electrical maintenance, automation, or industrial controls preferred.
• Working knowledge of PLC and HMI systems, including basic troubleshooting and programming concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation.
• Familiarity with industrial instrumentation, sensors, motors, drives, and control devices.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Understanding of safe electrical work practices and safety procedures.
• Basic understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical panel layouts, wiring changes, and equipment modifications for plant projects and maintenance needs.
• Assist with the selection, installation, and replacement of electrical, PLC, HMI, and instrumentation components.
• Create, update, and maintain electrical schematics, panel drawings, and related technical documentation.
• Participate in engineering, maintenance, and cross-functional plant meetings involving electrical hardware, controls, or programming.
• Make routine PLC and HMI programming additions or changes with appropriate review and guidance.
• Work with plant operators and supervisors to identify controls-related issues and opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Follow electrical safety requirements and promptly identify and communicate potential electrical safety concerns.
• Assist with maintaining records of electrical system changes that may affect Arc Flash Hazard Analysis documentation.
• Support maintenance projects and tasks involving instrumentation, electrical equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and related controls systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment, instrumentation, controls hardware, and PLC/HMI program issues.
• Maintain organized drawings, program files, equipment documentation, and backups of critical controls files.
• Assist with basic PLC-to-database or system interface troubleshooting and modifications as assigned.
• Monitor PLC/HMI/MES network and hardware health, identify issues, and assist with component updates or replacements as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical schematics

Instrumentation

Safety procedures

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate in Electrical Technology

Job description

Description

The Controls Technician supports the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of plant electrical and automated control systems. This position assists with PLC/HMI programming, instrumentation, electrical equipment, technical documentation, and controls-related projects under the guidance of more senior technical resources.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Assist with electrical panel layouts, wiring changes, and equipment modifications for plant projects and maintenance needs.
• Assist with the selection, installation, and replacement of electrical, PLC, HMI, and instrumentation components.
• Create, update, and maintain electrical schematics, panel drawings, and related technical documentation.
• Participate in engineering, maintenance, and cross-functional plant meetings involving electrical hardware, controls, or programming.
• Make routine PLC and HMI programming additions or changes with appropriate review and guidance.
• Work with plant operators and supervisors to identify controls-related issues and opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Follow electrical safety requirements and promptly identify and communicate potential electrical safety concerns.
• Assist with maintaining records of electrical system changes that may affect Arc Flash Hazard Analysis documentation.
• Support maintenance projects and tasks involving instrumentation, electrical equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and related controls systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment, instrumentation, controls hardware, and PLC/HMI program issues.
• Maintain organized drawings, program files, equipment documentation, and backups of critical controls files.
• Assist with basic PLC-to-database or system interface troubleshooting and modifications as assigned.
• Monitor PLC/HMI/MES network and hardware health, identify issues, and assist with component updates or replacements as needed.

BEHAVIORAL CAPABILITIES:

INTEGRITY: Does not ethically cut corners. Remains consistent in terms of what one says and does and in terms of behavior towards others. Earns trust of coworkers. Puts organization above self interests.

CUSTOMER FOCUS: Regularly monitors customer satisfaction. Meets internal and external customer needs in ways that provide satisfaction and excellent results for the customer.

ENERGY: Exhibits energy, strong desire to achieve, high dedication level.

ORGANIZATION/PLANNING: Can perform multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information in a useful manner.

COMMUNICATIONS—ORAL AND WRITTEN: Is able to write and speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.

JUDGMENT/DECISION MAKING: Consistent logic, rationality and objective in decision making. Achieves balance between quick decisiveness and slower, more thorough approaches.

RESOURCEFULNESS: Seeks out and seizes opportunities, goes beyond the “call of duty”, passionately finds ways to surmount barriers. Action-oriented “doer”, achieving results despite lack of resources.

STRESS MANAGEMENT: Maintains stable performance and poise under heavy pressure.

TENACITY: Consistent reward of passionately striving to achieve results. Conveys strong need to win. Reputation for not giving up.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree or technical certificate in Electrical Technology, Electronics, Automation, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, and technical documentation.
• Prior hands-on experience with electrical maintenance, automation, or industrial controls preferred.
• Working knowledge of PLC and HMI systems, including basic troubleshooting and programming concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation.
• Familiarity with industrial instrumentation, sensors, motors, drives, and control devices.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Understanding of safe electrical work practices and the importance of following established safety procedures.
• Basic understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing concepts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis

Equal Opportunity Employer