Controls Technician

EGGER Group; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

EGGER North America is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and improve industrial electrical, instrumentation, PLC, and automation systems in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. You will help minimize downtime through preventive maintenance and ongoing improvement initiatives while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role supports continuous operations on a 12-hour rotating day or night shift (2-2-3 schedule) with weekdays off and every other

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC systems

HMI systems

Industrial instrumentation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

STEP 7

WinCC

Siemens SINAMICS

SEW Drives

Lenze Drives

Job description

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Join EGGER North America and help drive the technology behind our manufacturing success. We're looking for a skilled Controls Technician who enjoys solving complex automation challenges, improving equipment performance, and supporting safe, reliable production in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment.

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.

Enjoy a schedule designed to provide work-life balance while supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position primarily works a 12-hour rotating day or night shift (2-2-3 schedule), offering scheduled weekdays off and every other three-day weekend off.

Shift Options:

• Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Night Shift: 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Hourly Pay Range: $38.25 - $45.75 depending on qualifications and experience. Plus additional shift premium of $1.50/hour for day shift or $4.50/hour for night shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB FUNCTIONS: (Job functions include but are not limited to the following)

• 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.
• All employees are authorized to stop work when unsafe conditions are present.
• Other duties as assigned.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS

• Continuous Operations: This position primarily works a 12-hour rotating day or night shift (2-2-3 schedule), offering scheduled weekdays off and every other three-day weekend off.
• Shift Options:
  • Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Night Shift: 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
• To support training and business needs, employees may occasionally be assigned an alternate schedule:
  • Monday-Thursday: 6:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 6:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• We're looking for candidates who are flexible and ready to contribute when needed, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and overtime.Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a commitment to teamwork are essential for success in this role.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 certificate preferred.

BENEFITS

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EGGER, North America(including subsidiaries), is anEqual 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.

About EGGER

We create more from wood. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing - manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.