Controls Technician

State Group Automation (formerly Fletcher Group Automation); United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Travel reimbursement

Diversity & inclusion

Career growth

Job summary

State Group Automation (SGA) seeks an experienced Controls Technician to support automation projects. You will work on PLC/PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and safety systems across North America, contributing to startup, commissioning, and testing activities.

You will collaborate with engineers and project teams, perform detailed verification, and help ensure quality and on-time delivery on high-impact installations in diverse industries.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a Controls/Automation role.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, networks, and control hardware.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use electrical test equipment.
• Experience with PLC programming and machine safety systems.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens control systems preferred.
• Willingness to work 15–20 hours overtime per week.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety requirements and promote a positive safety culture.
• Collaborate with customers, contractors, controls engineers, and stakeholders to support project execution.
• Perform PLC I/O checkout, testing, and functional verification per engineering docs.
• Configure and verify PLCs, HMIs, networks, field devices, and industrial communications.
• Test machine sequences, interlocks, alarms, and safety devices; support commissioning.
• Lead equipment startup, validation, and performance testing under direction.
• Troubleshoot equipment and provide feedback on performance and control behavior.
• Verify installations against drawings and documents; report discrepancies.
• Take on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

PLCs & HMIs

Industrial networks

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

System start-up

Safety culture

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology/Automation/Mechatronics

Job description

About Us

Founded in 2005, State Group Automation (SGA) is a leading provider of turnkey automation solutions, specializing in the design, engineering, commissioning, and support of advanced robotic systems. With a team of over 80 engineers and decades of combined experience, SGA delivers smart factory technologies that connect office systems with the plant floor, enabling real-time communication and data-driven decision‑making. Our expertise spans robotic simulation, electrical and software engineering, and Industry 4.0 integration, serving clients across industries such as automotive, aerospace, mining, and alternative energy. Known for our commitment to innovation, client training, and long‑term support, SGA helps manufacturers increase efficiency, reduce errors, and stay competitive in an evolving global market.

About Us

Founded in 2005, State Group Automation (SGA) is a leading provider of turnkey automation solutions, specializing in the design, engineering, commissioning, and support of advanced robotic systems. With a team of over 80 engineers and decades of combined experience, SGA delivers smart factory technologies that connect office systems with the plant floor, enabling real‑time communication and data‑driven decision‑making. Our expertise spans robotic simulation, electrical and software engineering, and Industry 4.0 integration, serving clients across industries such as automotive, aerospace, mining, and alternative energy. Known for our commitment to innovation, client training, and long‑term support, SGA helps manufacturers increase efficiency, reduce errors, and stay competitive in an evolving global market. SGA is currently seeking an experienced Controls Technician with a passion for automation and a desire to advance their career. We have multiple openings across North America, offering the opportunity to work on high‑impact projects in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment.

Benefits Of Working With Us

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Per diem or reimbursement provided for travel.
• Commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

What You Will Do

• Comply with safety requirements and actively promote a positive safety culture.
• Partner with customers, contractors, controls engineers, and project stakeholders to support successful project execution and problem resolution.
• Execute PLC I/O checkout, point‑to‑point testing, and functional testing per engineering documentation.
• Configure and verify PLCs, HMIs, networks, field devices, and industrial communications.
• Test machine sequences, interlocks, alarms, safety devices, and fault‑recovery functions.
• Perform equipment startup, commissioning, system validation, production startup, and performance testing under engineering direction.
• Troubleshoot equipment using established procedures and provide technical feedback on system performance and control behavior.
• Verify installations against electrical drawings, I/O lists, control documents, and field conditions; report discrepancies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What You Need To Join Our Team

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience as a Controls Technician, Automation Technician, or in a related industrial controls role.
• Associate degree or two‑year technical/trade school diploma in Electrical Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and control hardware, with the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, use electrical test equipment, troubleshoot field devices, and support system start‑up and commissioning activities.
• Previous experience in the automotive, manufacturing, warehouse automation, or material handling industry.
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix and/or Siemens control systems, robotics, motion control, and machine safety systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve technical problems.
• GCCH, GCCS2, and GRS certifications preferred.
• Ability to work between 15-20 hours overtime a week.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US or qualify for a TN visa. We are unable to provide sponsorship outside the TN process.

To learn more about our organization, visit www.stategroup.com and www.stategroupautomation.com.

State Group Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].