Controls Technician

Specialized Recruiting Group Quad Cities; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group Quad Cities is seeking a Controls Technician for a growing industrial environment in the Quad Cities area. The role focuses on assembling, wiring, and testing industrial control systems, interpreting electrical drawings, and supporting automated machinery installation and startup.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in industrial automation, electrical assembly, and maintenance, with ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings and troubleshoot effectively.

Qualifications

• Background in industrial automation, electrical assembly, controls, maintenance, or machine building.
• Associate degree, technical certificate, vocational training, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, servos, VFDs, or industrial networks is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and test industrial control systems and equipment.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Install and connect electrical, pneumatic, and automation components.
• Assist with the build, setup, testing, and validation of automated machinery.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues during assembly and startup.
• Support equipment installation, service, and maintenance activities as needed.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, production, and field service teams.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and meets quality standards.

Skills

Industrial automation

Electrical assembly

Controls

Maintenance

Machine building

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Hand and power tools

Education

Associate degree / technical certificate

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Robotics

Servos

VFDs

Industrial networks

Job description

We are seeking a Controls Technician for a growing industrial and manufacturing environment. This position is ideal for individuals with experience in industrial automation, electrical controls, machine wiring, and troubleshooting automated equipment.

This is a fully onsite position. Remote or hybrid work is not available. Only candidates currently located in or willing to commute to the Quad Cities area will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and test industrial control systems and equipment.


• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.


• Install and connect electrical, pneumatic, and automation components.


• Assist with the build, setup, testing, and validation of automated machinery.


• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues during assembly and startup.


• Support equipment installation, service, and maintenance activities as needed.


• Work collaboratively with engineering, production, and field service teams.


• Ensure all work is completed safely and meets quality standards.

Preferred Experience

• Background in industrial automation, electrical assembly, controls, maintenance, or machine building.


• Associate degree, technical certificate, vocational training, or equivalent hands-on experience.


• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, servos, VFDs, or industrial communication networks is a plus.


• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings.


• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.


• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment.