Controls Technician

ZipRecruiter; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner in the automation community is seeking a Controls Technician in Chattanooga, TN. This hands-on role is focused on testing and starting up industrial electrical and controls systems. Ideal candidates will possess strong experience with controls hardware, troubleshooting skills, and a willingness to work onsite at customer facilities in the area.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with controls hardware including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms.
• Electrical or technical degree or relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Controls hardware

Automation component configuration

Education

Electrical or technical degree or relevant work experience

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

HMIs

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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

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

• Electrical or technical degree or relevant work experience

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Company DescriptionWe serve as a trusted recruitment partner to the automation community. Our experienced recruiters connect engineers and other professionals with employers in the factory automation, process control, instrumentation, and manufacturing industries. Visit our website to learn more and search all open jobs!Company DescriptionWe serve as a trusted recruitment partner to the automation community. Our experienced recruiters connect engineers and other professionals with employers in the factory automation, process control, instrumentation, and manufacturing industries. Visit our website to learn more and search all open jobs!