Controls Technician

Aegis Worldwide; New Castle (IN); On-site; USD 38,073 - 54,225; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Focus on safety and quality

Employee development programs

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier is seeking a Controls Technician to support a 3-shift manufacturing operation. In this role, you will program and troubleshoot PLCs, work with industrial robotics, and adhere strictly to quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate has 1-25 years of experience in controls and a proven background in PLC programming, particularly with Allen-Bradley systems. This position offers competitive hourly pay with the possibility of overtime and a strong focus on employee development within a clean, automated facility.

Qualifications

• 1-25 years of controls experience.
• Proven PLC programming experience.
• Hands-on experience with industrial robotics, preferably ABB.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLCs from scratch.
• Install, program, maintain, and troubleshoot ABB robotic systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and controls issues on automated manufacturing equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial robotics

Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

ABB robotic systems

Job description

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$33.50/hour + Paid Overtime + 3rd shift (night shift)

We are partnered with a Tier 1 automotive supplier supporting Honda programs within a highly automated manufacturing environment. While this facility does not produce vehicles directly, it operates with a true automotive manufacturing mentality—fast‑paced, safety‑driven, and quality‑focused, with a strict zero‑defect mindset.

This Controls Technician role supports a 3‑shift manufacturing operation and reports directly to the Maintenance Manager, who began his career as a Robotics Technician. Leadership is hands‑on, supportive, and committed to training—while maintaining clear expectations for performance and reliability.

This role combines hands‑on controls and automation work with continuous improvement, safety initiatives, and time studies when not actively troubleshooting equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLCs from scratch (primarily Allen‑Bradley)
• Install, program, maintain, and troubleshoot ABB robotic systems
• Support and maintain:
  • HMI systems
  • VFDs
  • Automated conveyor systems
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and controls issues on automated manufacturing equipment
• Participate in continuous improvement projects, safety initiatives, and time studies
• Maintain strict adherence to quality and safety standards—nothing leaves the facility with errors
• Collaborate closely with maintenance, engineering, and production teams

Qualifications

• 1–25 years of controls experience (flexible based on technical skill level)
• Proven PLC programming experience (must be able to program from scratch)
• Hands‑on experience with industrial robotics, preferably ABB
• Experience in automation, electrical troubleshooting, and manufacturing controls
• Automotive or high‑speed manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work any shift within a 3‑shift operation

Why This Role

• Competitive hourly pay with paid overtime
• Strong emphasis on safety, quality, and employee development
• Leadership with deep technical and robotics background
• Clean, modern, automated facility
• Long‑term stability within a Tier 1 automotive environment