Controls Technician - Industrial Automation & PLCs

Saigepartners; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and 401(k)

Quarterly bonuses

PTO and paid holidays

On-demand pay

Tuition reimbursement

FSA medical plan

Employee referral bonus

Employee discounts

Career growth and skill development

Community involvement

Job summary

Saige Partners is seeking a skilled Controls, Automation & Electrical Technician to support manufacturing operations in Germantown, WI. The role focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving electrical, controls, and automation systems to ensure equipment reliability and production efficiency.

The position includes a strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include maintaining PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and robotics, reading electrical schematics, and collaborating

Qualifications

• 2+ years in industrial automation or related manufacturing environments.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting experience; Allen-Bradley preferred.
• Experience with instrumentation, electrical schematics, and motion control.
• Safety-focused and capable of teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, robotic systems, and automated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical wiring, sensors, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Support automation upgrades, equipment commissioning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Maintain accurate equipment and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure work complies with safety, quality, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to resolve equipment issues.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics/vision systems

Tools

Beckhoff

Fanuc robotics

Job description

Saige Partners is seeking a skilled Controls, Automation & Electrical Technician to support manufacturing operations in Germantown, WI. The role focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving electrical, controls, and automation systems to ensure equipment reliability and production efficiency.

The position includes a strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include maintaining PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and robotics, reading electrical schematics, and collaborating