Controls Technician

Insight Global; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks an electrical systems engineer to translate schematics into practical manufacturing processes and to support on-the-floor troubleshooting for high-quality production. You will bridge engineering design and manufacturing, delivering hands-on support and creating clear documentation.

Requirements include a degree in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years in HMI/PLC and motion control troubleshooting, and willingness to travel up to 20% during onboarding.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 3+ years in HMI, PLC, and motion control troubleshooting.
• Experience with PLC/HMI: Allen Bradley RSLogix 500/5000 and Beckhoff/CODESYS.
• Hands-on shop-floor troubleshooting on production lines.
• Proficient with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, megger) and electrical assembly rework.
• DFMA experience.
• Willingness to travel 0–20% monthly (especially during onboarding).
• Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 languages (Structured Text, Ladder Logic) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement, modify, test, and troubleshoot new and existing systems (HMI/PLC) and electrical layouts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and NCR resolution.
• Create and maintain documentation of existing systems.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting on the production line to resolve issues.

Skills

HMI troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Motion control troubleshooting

Electrical testing

DFMA

Structured Text/Ladder Logic

Shop-floor readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500/5000

Beckhoff/CODESYS

Job description

Job Description

Translate electrical schematics and engineering documentation into practical manufacturing processes that enable efficient, high-quality production. Develop work instructions, create manufacturing routings, and provide hands‑on troubleshooting support on the production line to resolve electrical issues and minimize downtime. Serve as the technical bridge between engineering design and manufacturing execution, supporting internal customers across departments to ensure seamless implementation of electrical systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 70% - Implement, modify, test, and troubleshoot new and existing systems, including HMI and PLC software, electrical layouts, and technical documentation
• 20% - Drive continuous improvement initiatives, cost reduction projects, NCR (Non-Conformance Report) resolution, and other manufacturing duties as required.
• 10% - Create and maintain documentation of existing systems.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned subject to reasonable accommodations

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Skills and Requirements

• Engineering Degree - Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience related experience, or equivalent experience in HMI, PLC, and motion control troubleshooting
• Experience with PLC/HMIs, including Allen Bradley (RSLogix 500/5000) and Beckhoff/Codesys.
• Hands‑on approach with willingness to work directly on the shop floor to diagnose and resolve production issues in real‑time.
• Proficient in using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, meggers) for diagnostics and hands‑on experience with wiring, rewiring, and electrical assembly rework.
• Experience with DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly).
• Willingness to travel as needed (approximately 0-20% monthly; higher travel expected during initial onboarding period).
• Experience with troubleshooting electrical control systems and debugging issues on the production floor.
• Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming languages, specifically Structured Text and Ladder Logic (preferred not required)