Controls Technician

Wilder Systems Robots; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

Wilder Systems Robots in Oklahoma City designs, builds, and installs robotic systems for aerospace manufacturing. The Controls Technician will build, install, test, and maintain robotic equipment, and perform electrical work including circuit boards, sensors, controllers, and servo motors.

The role involves troubleshooting, wiring, and diagnostics to ensure quality and safety. Travel and overtime may be required; strong communication and teamwork are essential for rapid problem solving.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an electrical technician or similar role.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and schematics.
• Overtime availability and flexibility to work hours.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to lift 30 lbs repeatedly.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot robotic systems using electronics, controllers, sensors, and hydraulics.
• Install wiring, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, and equipment.
• Perform electrical build of robotic systems and validate functionality.
• Conduct final electrical checks on wiring harnesses, sensors, motors.
• Identify and resolve electrical issues from schematics and diagrams.
• Maintain service records and test logs of robotic equipment.
• Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotics.
• Provide feedback to design and engineering teams.
• Align and assemble wire harnesses with hand tools and measurement devices.

Skills

Electrical systems

Wiring and schematics

Overtime availability

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Physical strength

US citizenship or PR

Tools

Fanuc robotics

Yaskawa robotics

Soldering tools

Multimeter/measurement equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Wilder Systems designs, manufactures, and installs robotic systems for industrial manufacturing applications in the aerospace industry. Our tools are used in direct manufacturing and maintenance of aerospace structures. We have a dynamic, talented, and collaborative engineering team and want those who are energized by contributing to solutions to solve our customer’s toughest problems.

Wilder Systems is looking for a Controls Technician to build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems. This person will also make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.

TASK INCLUDE

• Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics
• Install wiring, programs, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or other equipment
• Perform electrical build of entire robotic systems and validate functionality, ensure all electrical systems meet quality, safety, and compliance standards before systems are shipped
• Conduct final electrical checks and diagnostics on wiring harnesses, sensors, motors, and other critical components
• Identify and resolve electrical issues or failures by interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications
• Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems and a detailed log of all test results, repairs, and modifications
• Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components
• Provide feedback to the design and engineering teams to improve product designs and streamline the testing process
• Align, fit, or assemble wire harnesses, using hand tools, soldering tools, fixtures, and measurement equipment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in an electrical technician or similar role
• Knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and schematics
• Able to work flexible hours, including overtime when needed
• Able to travel when required
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to lift 30 lbs to waist height repeatedly in a day
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Required

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working around robotic systems
• Familiarity with industry standards for electrical safety and compliance (e.g., IPC standards, MIL-STD)
• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems
• Experience assembling automation system
• Experience troubleshooting automation systems
• Experience operating robots (Fanuc or Yaskawa models)
• Experience wiring electrical systems and cabinets to drawing standards
• Experience with basic shop tools and safety
• Current IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification a plus
• Offline Programming
• HMI and PLC programming
• Field bus networks, serial communication and Ethernet communication
• Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and industrial power systems (computer vision, laser distance sensors, servo drives, feedback devices)
• Ability to work effectively with little to no supervision, and seek out the necessary resources to complete tasks
• Experience solving complex problems as an individual or part of a team

COMPENSATION

$65,000-$85,000 Base

BENEFITS

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO

SCHEDULE

8-hour shift with an expectation of overtime when required