Controls Technician

CapstoneONE Search; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search is seeking an experienced Controls Technician to maintain PLC-based control systems in a growing manufacturing environment. The role supports electrical disciplines, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives as part of a dynamic operations team.

You will collaborate with engineering on control needs, select industrial components, and assist with engineering changes and new programs, driving reliable, safe, and efficient plant performance.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining PLC-based control systems in manufacturing environments.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills to support cross-functional teams.
• Ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and cost reductions.
• Experience supporting engineering changes and implementing new programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PLC-based control systems for manufacturing automation and instrumentation.
• Lead projects and assist skilled trades in electrical disciplines.
• Support operations in electrical/controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.
• Work closely with engineering to define system control needs.
• Select industrial control components and assist with MRO planning.
• Assist corporate controls with engineering changes and new programs.
• Guide design, development, testing of electrical control methods and materials.
• Coordinate engineering changes and communicate progress across teams.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Automation systems

Project coordination

Electrical safety

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI/SCADA systems

Industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus)

Job description

We are representing a very prominent manufacturing organization that is actively seeking an experienced Controls Technician due to newly awarded business. This organization is experiencing rapid growth and looking to begin the interview process ASAP!

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals.
• Maintain PLC based control systems for manufacturing automation and instrumentation.
• Lead projects and assist skilled trades in electrical disciplines.
• Support operations in electrical/controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.
• Work closely with engineering team to define system control needs.
• Select industrial control components, assist with MRO crib.
• Assist corporate controls in engineering changes and new programs.
• Guides design, develops and tests electrical control methods, materials, processes and results.
• Champion assigned engineering changes communicate and coordinate accordingly to all