Controls Technician

Crocs Inc (Enterprise); Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Crocs Inc (Enterprise) is seeking an Industrial Automation Technician to troubleshoot and restore PLC/HMI/SCADA-driven equipment across our automated material handling and packaging lines.

Role emphasizes electrical and control diagnostics, motor control support, and coordination with Controls Engineering to minimize downtime. On-site position requiring 2+ years in automation and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical certificate or associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience supporting industrial automation or controls systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC systems with ability to navigate logic for troubleshooting.
• Experience with HMI interfaces and alarm/fault diagnostics.
• Experience troubleshooting motor controls and industrial electrical systems.
• Reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and restore operation of PLC/HMI/SCADA-controlled equipment in packaging and material handling systems.
• Use diagnostics to isolate faults and minimize downtime with safe recovery actions.
• Diagnose electrical and control failures using schematics and test equipment.
• Support VFDs/servo drives and motor control systems; coordinate repairs.
• Troubleshoot industrial networking issues and assist IT/OT as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on controls panels and verify alarms.
• Troubleshoot scan tunnels and vision systems (Datalogic, SICK, Cognex, Keyence, Zebra).
• Support automation-to-WMS/WCS interfaces including data flow and handoffs.
• Utilize diagnostics and data to support rapid fault isolation and recovery.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI alarms

Schematic reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Industry experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens platforms

Job description

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What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and restore operation of PLC/HMI/SCADA-controlled equipment across automated material handling and packaging systems (conveyors, sortation, scanners, print/apply, scales, and related control cabinets)
• Use online diagnostics and field verification to isolate faults (I/O, sensors, safety devices, communications) and execute safe recovery actions to minimize downtime
• Diagnose electrical and controls failures involving sensors/photo-eyes, encoders, safety circuits, relays/contactors, power supplies, motor starters, and control wiring using schematics and test equipment
• Support VFDs/servo drives and motor control systems by troubleshooting faults, validating parameters/settings, and coordinating repairs or replacements
• Troubleshoot industrial communications and OT connectivity issues (device drops, addressing, network faults) and coordinate resolution with Controls Engineering and/or IT/OT as needed
• Execute controls preventive maintenance including control panel inspections, device health checks, cleaning/securement, and verification of alarms and interlocks
• Troubleshoot and support scan tunnels and vision systems including Datalogic, SICK, Cognex, Keyence, Zebra or similar
• Support troubleshooting of automation-to-WMS/WCS interfaces including communication, data flow, and system handoffs
• Utilize system diagnostics, alarms, and available data to support rapid fault isolation and recovery

What You'll Bring to the Table

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical certificate or associate degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience supporting industrial automation or controls systems
• Working knowledge of PLC systems with ability to navigate logic for troubleshooting
• Experience with HMI interfaces and alarm/fault diagnostics
• Experience troubleshooting motor controls and industrial electrical systems
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience troubleshooting industrial scanning systems, vision systems, or automated data capture technologies
• Military experience in relevant technical fields (electrical, mechanical, automation, avionics, or similar) is considered equivalent to industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automated distribution center or manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and/or Siemens platforms
• Experience supporting scan tunnels, barcode systems, or machine vision platforms
• Familiarity with WMS/WCS environments and interaction with controls systems
• Experience with SCADA or visualization systems
• CMMS experience and strong work order discipline

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Dayton
Nearest Secondary Market: Cincinnati