Controls Technician I: Field Automation & PLC Specialist

thermo; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) match

Travel reimbursement

Healthcare packages

Casual dress

Training programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Thermo Systems seeks a technically motivated control systems technician to support our projects and service teams. You will travel to client locations for installations, maintenance, or repairs of control systems, working under project leads and supervisors.

The role emphasizes learning and hands-on development in HMI/PLC applications. Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in engineering technology or related fields and have 0–3 years of industry experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology or related field.
• 0–3 years of industry experience (entry level)

Responsibilities

• Assist in project installation, start-up and commissioning of control systems.
• Perform instrument loop checks and calibrations.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair control systems.
• Assist in FAT and documentation.
• Read piping & instrumentation and wiring diagrams.
• Develop basic understanding of HMI and PLC applications.

Skills

Active listening

Problem solving

Team player

MS Office

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Multimeter use

PPE & safety

Communication

Learning mindset

Education

Associate in Applied Science or Associate in Science in Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thermo Systems seeks a technically motivated control systems technician to support our projects and service teams. You will travel to client locations for installations, maintenance, or repairs of control systems, working under project leads and supervisors.

The role emphasizes learning and hands-on development in HMI/PLC applications. Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in engineering technology or related fields and have 0–3 years of industry experience.