Controls Technician

Automationtechies; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry leader in automation is seeking a Controls Technician in Chattanooga, TN. This hands-on role involves the testing and commissioning of industrial electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with PLCs and other controls hardware, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills, and be willing to work onsite at various customer locations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with controls hardware, including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs.
• Ability to configure and set up automation components.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, wiring, and control panels.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite testing, commissioning, and startup of control systems and equipment.
• Configure and set up PLCs, drives, HMIs, and other controls hardware.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical/control issues in the field.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Education

Electrical or technical degree or relevant work experience

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

HMIs

Job description

Job Title: Controls Technician
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Job Type: Full-Time

We’re seeking a Controls Technician in the Chattanooga, TN area!

This is a hands-on, field-based role focused on testing and startup of industrial electrical and controls systems. We’re looking for someone local to Chattanooga who can hit the ground running.

Note: This is not a software development role. The ideal candidate will be experienced with electrical and controls hardware and capable of executing system testing and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform onsite testing, commissioning, and startup of control systems and equipment

• Configure and set up PLCs, drives, HMIs, and other controls hardware

• Follow and verify documented test procedures and checklists

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical/control issues in the field

• Work closely with engineers and project managers to ensure successful system deployment

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with controls hardware, including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, etc.

• Ability to configure and set up automation components (not necessarily write software from scratch)

• Familiarity with electrical schematics, wiring, and control panels

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Willingness to work onsite at customer facilities around Chattanooga

Preferred

• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms

• Electrical or technical degree or relevant work experience

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