Controls Technician I

American Control & Engineering Service; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Health savings

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A leading engineering service company in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a Controls Technician I. You will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing PLC-based systems, providing both onsite and offsite technical support, and creating and checking electrical schematics. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of PLC and HMI programming experience along with a technical degree. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in PLC and HMI programming.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to develop proposals and quotes.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repairing PLC/HMI programs for PLC-based systems.
• Installing PLC/HMI in existing or non-existing systems.
• Providing onsite and offsite technical field support.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI programming

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree/Technical Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Control and Engineering Service Inc. is seeking applicants for the following full-time position.

The Controls Technician I will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and installation of PLC-based systems, providing technical field support, creating/reading electrical schematics, and debugging ladder logic. This is a hands-on position requiring a capability to solve complex problems.

• Associate degree/ Technical Degree plus or an equivalence in experience
• Proficient in Microsoft office with ability to develop and create a Proposal and Quote
• Industrial manufacturing, 3-phase electrical, and mechanical maintenance experience
• 1+ years of experience in PLC and/HMI programming
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn, understand, and interpret industry related standards, protocols, codes, and regulations as they pertain to systems being designed, programmed, and installed.
• Ability to organize and effectively convey technical information to members of management, coworkers, and clients
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills.
• The successful candidate will have a proven ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently in a dynamic environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Troubleshooting and Repairing PLC/HMI programs for PLC-based Systems
• Installing PLC/HMI in existing or non-existing PLC-based Systems
• Creating and checking electrical schematics
• Provide onsite and offsite technical field support
• Debugging and repairing ladder logic

BENEFITS

A complete benefits package that includes paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, health savings and 401(k) retirement plan offered to ACES full time employees.