Controls Technician

EGGER North America; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 41,850 - 51,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

EGGER North America, based in Lexington, NC, seeks a Controls Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and improve industrial electrical and automation systems. This role minimizes downtime through preventive maintenance and timely repairs while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLC/HMI, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, supporting production during outages, and reading electrical diagrams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience troubleshooting industrial electrical controls and automation systems.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs preferred.
• Proven ability to read electrical drawings and PLC logic.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, PLC, HMI, VFD, and automation systems on manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Support production during equipment failures and restore operations safely and efficiently.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs, remote I/O, networks, sensors, drives, and safety circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, wiring diagrams, and PLC logic.
• Maintain industrial instrumentation including sensors and analog/digital devices.
• Collaborate with Operations, Mechanical Maintenance, Engineering and others.
• Participate in continuous improvement to improve reliability and maintenance effectiveness.

Skills

PLC/HMI expertise

Industrial networking

Motor controls

Sensors & instrumentation

Electrical schematics

Analytical troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Siemens TIA Portal

Siemens STEP 7

Siemens WinCC

Job description

Job Summary

The Controls Technician supports safe, reliable, and efficient production by troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and improving industrial electrical, instrumentation, PLC, and automation systems. The role minimizes equipment downtime through preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards.

Job Details

Schedule: Monday – Thursday 7am–4pm & Friday 7am–1pm
Starting Pay: $26.50/hour
City: Lexington, North Carolina
Contract Type: Full-time
Job Code: 7006
Department: Maintenance

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, PLC, HMI, VFD, and automation systems on manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Support production during equipment failures and restore operations safely and efficiently.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs, remote I/O, communication networks, sensors, drives, motors, and safety circuits.
• Perform wiring, panel troubleshooting, device replacement, calibration, and field verification.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC logic.
• Support minor PLC and HMI program modifications for troubleshooting purposes.
• Maintain industrial instrumentation including temperature, pressure, level, encoder, and analog/digital devices.
• Collaborate with Operations, Mechanical Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
• Follow all company safety policies, electrical safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule Demands

• Standard Operations: 9‑hour shifts Monday – Thursday (7am – 4pm) & 6‑hour shift Friday (7am – 1pm). Employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Physical Demands

• Sitting or standing up to 12 hours.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Working in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Reading computer screens and electronic devices.
• Use of hand and electrical tools and required PPE.

Background / Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience troubleshooting industrial electrical controls and automation systems.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs preferred.
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC, or similar software preferred.
• Experience with VFDs including Siemens SINAMICS, SEW, Lenze, or equivalent.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience installing, calibrating, and maintaining industrial instrumentation preferred.

Skills, Education, Licenses, Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Proven experience as a Controls Technician or similar industrial automation role.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking, motor controls, sensors, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Siemens technical training or certification preferred.

Your Benefits

• Training and Development
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer (including subsidiaries), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status (where legally protected), marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.