Controls Technician

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Life in Pittsburgh seeks a hands-on Field Service Technician II to support assembly, testing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial automation systems. Minimal travel and strong growth potential across multiple industries await you.

You will work on shop operations and customer site implementations, gaining expertise in controls, instrumentation, networking, and system startup activities.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial controls, automation, instrumentation, or electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background screening and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and test industrial control panels and automation equipment.
• Stage projects and prepare materials based on bills of materials and project documentation.
• Review electrical drawings and documentation for accuracy and communicate discrepancies.
• Support equipment testing, quality assurance activities, and shipment preparation.
• Perform installation, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot field instrumentation and control devices.
• Collaborate remotely with engineering teams to resolve issues and optimize performance.

Skills

Industrial controls

Electrical systems

Read schematics

Troubleshooting

Driver's license

Background check / drug screen

Tools

VFD commissioning/startup

PLC troubleshooting

Industrial networking

Job description

Field Service Technician II | Industrial Automation | Minimal Travel | Career Growth

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking a hands‑on Field Service Technician II to support the assembly, testing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial automation and control systems. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with advanced technologies across water/wastewater, manufacturing, energy, mining, and other industrial environments while developing expertise in controls, instrumentation, networking, and system startup activities. Based on your experience, you'll play a key role in both shop operations and customer site implementations.

Why join us?

• Work on a wide variety of industrial automation projects.
• Gain exposure to controls, instrumentation, PLCs, networking, and system integration technologies.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development support.
• Minimal overnight travel requirements.
• Stable organization with a long-standing reputation in the industrial automation industry.

Job Details

Shop & Assembly Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and test industrial control panels and automation equipment.
• Stage projects and prepare materials based on bills of material and project documentation.
• Review electrical drawings and documentation for accuracy and communicate discrepancies.
• Support equipment testing, quality assurance activities, and shipment preparation.
• Maintain compliance with established quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Field Service Responsibilities

• Perform installation, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial automation systems.
• Support VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) startup and commissioning efforts.
• Configure and troubleshoot field instrumentation and control devices.
• Assist with PLC and industrial networking diagnostics.
• Perform panel and instrument wiring, testing, and verification.
• Collaborate remotely with engineering teams to resolve technical issues and optimize system performance.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and diagnostic devices remain properly maintained and calibrated.
• Follow all customer site safety requirements and access protocols.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Experience with industrial controls, automation, instrumentation, or electrical systems.
• Knowledge of control panels, electrical systems, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass required background screening and substance testing requirements.

Preferred Experience

• VFD commissioning and startup.
• PLC troubleshooting and support.
• Industrial networking fundamentals.
• Process control or manufacturing environment experience.
• Experience supporting startup and commissioning projects.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.