Controls Technician

Randstad USA; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced controls technician to support a high-performing team on advanced automation and robotics in production lines. You will diagnose, optimize, and implement control solutions using PLCs, vision systems, and robotics to improve reliability and efficiency.

The role requires 2+ years in industrial maintenance or automated controls, with strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with Siemens Sinumerik 840D NC programming.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, automation, or electrical controls.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues using schematics, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Experience designing and installing PLC ladder logic, VFDs, and servo systems.
• Familiarity with industrial vision systems.
• Basic component machining skills and standard shop measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive System Reliability: Identify, troubleshoot, and eliminate control-system deficiencies causing downtime or performance losses.
• Optimize PLC & Motion Controls: Develop, modify, and fine-tune PLC- and PC-based programs, VFDs, and servo control systems.
• Engineer Lasting Solutions: Implement long-term hardware, software, and electrical upgrades to boost safety, throughput, and equipment life.
• Support Smart Automation: Integrate and troubleshoot advanced vision systems, DC torque-fastening systems, and robotics.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with cross-functional engineering, maintenance, and production staff to train team members on control applications.
• Champion Workplace Safety: Maintain and promote a strong safety culture through procedures and continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC Ladder Logic

VFD Installation

Servo Systems

Industrial Vision Systems

Blueprint Reading

UR Collaborative Robotics

MS Office (Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance

Tools

UR Robots

Cognex Vision

Keyence Vision

Siemens Sinumerik 840D NC Programming

DC Torque-Fastening Systems

Job description

Are you a skilled problem solver passionate about automation, robotics, and industrial technology? Join a high-performing Controls Team operating on the cutting edge of manufacturing. In this role, you’ll work directly with advanced PLCs, vision systems, and robotics—diagnosing, optimizing, and building long-term control solutions that keep high-tech production lines running smoothly and efficiently.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, automation, or electrical controls.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical issues using schematics, blueprints, and engineering assembly drawings.
  • Experience designing and installing PLC ladder logic, VFDs, and servo systems.
  • Familiarity with industrial vision systems.
  • Basic component machining skills and standard shop measurement tool proficiency.
• General Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) along with a strong work ethic and proactive problem-solving mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance.
• Experience programming and operating Universal Robots (UR) and collaborative robotics.
• Familiarity with Cognex or Keyence vision platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens Sinumerik 840D & NC programming.
• Familiarity with DC torque-fastening systems.
• Background working in a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) environment.

salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per year

shift: Second

work hours: 2 PM - 10 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

• Drive System Reliability: Identify, troubleshoot, and eliminate control-system deficiencies that cause downtime or performance losses.
• Optimize PLC & Motion Controls: Develop, modify, and fine-tune PLC- and PC-based programs, variable-frequency drives (VFDs), and servo control systems.
• Engineer Lasting Solutions: Implement long-term hardware, software, and electrical upgrades to boost safety, throughput, and equipment life.
• Support Smart Automation: Integrate and troubleshoot advanced vision systems, DC torque-fastening systems, and robotics.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with cross-functional engineering, maintenance, and production staff to solve technical challenges and train team members on control applications.
• Champion Workplace Safety: Maintain and promote a strong safety culture through adherence to procedures and proactive continuous improvement.

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working up to 8 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Industrial Vision Systems (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Designing PLC Ladder Logic (3 years of experience is preferred)
• VFD Installation (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Servo Systems
• Blueprint Reading

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 2 years

Education

• High School (required)