Controls Technician

APEX Controls; Hudsonville (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

APEX Controls is seeking a Controls Technician to be responsible for the installation, wiring, troubleshooting, and commissioning of electrical control panels and machinery.

This role requires travel to customer sites for installation and support, emphasizing strong communication and a solid understanding of electrical safety practices.

Applicants should have experience with electrical wiring and be willing to travel 25-50% for fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical wiring, industrial equipment, or control panel assembly.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout and arc flash.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, and terminate electrical control panels and machine wiring.
• Diagnose and repair electrical circuits and control systems.
• Travel 25–50% to customer sites for installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Review customer specifications to ensure compliance with electrical and safety requirements.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Electrical safety practices

Education

Licensed journeyman electrician or 4th-year electrical apprentice

Tools

Electrical schematics

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

The Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, wiring, troubleshooting, and commissioning of electrical control panels, machinery, and automation systems. This position combines hands‑on electrical work with basic controls understanding and customer‑facing responsibilities. The role requires 25–50% travel to customer sites for installation, startup support, and problem resolution.

Responsibilities

Electrical Installation & Wiring

• Install, wire, and terminate electrical control panels and machine wiring.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Install industrial wiring systems, including rigid metal conduit.

Troubleshooting & Commissioning

• Use meters and test equipment to diagnose and repair electrical circuits and control systems.
• Assist in power‑up and commissioning of automation equipment and control panels.
• Provide troubleshooting support for both Apex-built systems and interfaces to equipment provided by others.

Customer Site Work & Travel

• Travel 25–50% to customer sites for installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical support.
• Provide clear, professional communication with customers during onsite work.
• Participate in customer training as needed (technical or non‑technical).

Documentation & Standards

• Review customer specifications to ensure compliance with electrical and safety requirements.
• Follow internal, customer‑specific, and national/international electrical standards, including NEC and safety practices.

Teamwork & Professional Conduct

• Work effectively with electricians, engineers, and technicians in both shop and field environments.
• Provide timely updates on project progress.
• Act consistently with honesty, integrity, and strong customer service values.

Required

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

• Experience with electrical wiring, industrial equipment, or control panel assembly.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout and arc flash.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and strong dependability.
• Willingness and ability to travel 25–50% for field work.

Preferred

• Licensed journeyman electrician or 4th‑year electrical apprentice.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting industrial machinery wiring.
• Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, motion systems, robotics, or industrial networking.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements

• Lift 50 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, squatting, and extended walking.
• Occasional exposure to weather during field work.
• Operation of motor vehicles, forklifts, and power tools as needed.