Controls Technician

NexTech; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Health Care Benefits - with at

Job summary

NexTech is seeking a controls technician to install and maintain automated industrial machinery. You will diagnose, program, and troubleshoot robotic systems, sensors, and vision hardware while ensuring safety and guarding standards. Travel to local sites supports project start-ups and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include integrating robots with existing machines, reading schematics, and generating improvement reports. Strong communication and fabrication skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of controls automation experience.
• Completion of a 2-year degree or technical certificate program.
• Experience with PLC hardware and software.
• Experience with HMI hardware and software.
• Networks and database operation knowledge.
• Robot setup and programming experience.
• Vision systems setup and programming experience.
• Familiarity with hydraulics, electricity, and pneumatics.
• Ability to troubleshoot using schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to program PLC and robotic controllers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain automated industrial machinery for reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair controls, sensors, and actuators on site.
• Integrate robots and vision systems into existing equipment.
• Read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints and schematics.
• Travel as needed to support project start-up and local manufacturing ops.
• Ensure electrical safety and proper machine guarding.
• Generate reports and support continuous improvements.
• Provide on-site support during start-up and commissioning.

Skills

Robotics experience

Ethernet/IP

DeviceNet

Profibus

ControlNet

VFDs

Servo drives

Power distribution

Fluid power (hydraulic, pneumatic)

Electro-mechanical sensors

Machine guarding

Vision systems

Robot/industrial robotics programming

Reading electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic

Travel to project sites

Electrical safety

MS Office

Communication skills

Fabrication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

2-year degree or technical certificate

Tools

Fanuc robots

Vision systems hardware

PLC hardware/software

HMI hardware/software

Schematics/prints reading

Job description

This position will be responsible for installation and maintenance of automated industrial machinery. The controls technician keeps things running smoothly as they check on and maintain machinery.

Responsibilities:

• Preferred robotic experience.


• Industrial networks knowledge (Ethernet I/P, DeviceNet, Profibus, ControlNet).


• Preferred experience with VFD and servo drive systems.


• Thorough knowledge of power distribution as it applies to machine controls.


• Basic knowledge in the design and application of fluid power controls (hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum).


• Thorough knowledge of electro-mechanical control devices (optical, inductive, capacitive sensors; contactors, relays, switches; power supplies and transformers; motors and motor starters).


• Knowledge of common machine guarding devices (bumper strips, light curtains, area scanners, etc.).


• Experience with vision systems.


• Strong technical knowledge in programming, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of equipment including robots, scanners, and cameras.


• Experience programming Fanuc robots or similar.


• Assist with integrating robots and standard vision systems into existing machines.


• Read and understand electrical prints.


• Read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and prints.


• Travel as needed to support project start-up and local manufacturing operations.


• Strong knowledge of electrical safety and machine guarding.


• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.).


• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of management.


• Ability to cope with stressful situations and maintain a professional and cooperative temperament.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• General fabrication skills: capable of constructing Robot EOATs, button installation, sensor brackets, machine guards, etc.


• Perform other duties as assigned, including production improvements and preventive maintenance.


• Test, troubleshoot, and oversee implementation/integration of new processes and robotics.


• Install retrofits to existing systems and troubleshoot hardware and instrument issues.


• Maintain automation processes and generate reports.


• Support start-up activities.


• Respond to calls for assistance.


• Comply with all safety regulations and protocols.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of controls automation experience.


• Completion of a 2-year degree or technical certificate program, or equivalent manufacturing experience.


• Experience with PLC hardware and software.


• Experience with HMI hardware and software.


• Networks and database operation knowledge.


• Robot setup and programming experience.


• Vision systems setup and programming experience.


• Familiarity with principles of hydraulics, electricity, and pneumatics.


• Ability to troubleshoot and repair circuits using schematics, blueprints, and sketches.


• Proficient in using equipment and tools to check and repair machinery.


• Ability to program PLC and robotic controllers.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits Summary:

• Premium Health Care Benefits - effective date of hire