Controls Technician – PLC & Automation Specialist (Afternoon)

Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI seeks a skilled Controls Technician to support reliability, maintenance, and optimization of automated production systems.

The role focuses on troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, diagnosing electrical issues, and programming PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and servo drives to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate has an associate's degree in Electrical Technology or related field, with at least 5 years in manufacturing and 3 years as a Controls Technician,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years as a Controls Technician.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting, HMI systems, VFDs, motor controls, sensors, and industrial electrical systems.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Diagnose electrical, controls, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime.
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and control systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical and automation equipment.
• Install, wire, test, and commission electrical control panels, sensors, motors, and instrumentation devices.
• Support automation upgrades, equipment installations, and capital improvement projects.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and technical documentation.
• Maintain maintenance documentation and complete work orders using CMMS.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI systems

VFDs

Motor controls

Sensors

Ladder logic

Electrical schematics

Education

Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology / Mechatronics / Industrial Automation

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI seeks a skilled Controls Technician to support reliability, maintenance, and optimization of automated production systems.

The role focuses on troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, diagnosing electrical issues, and programming PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and servo drives to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate has an associate's degree in Electrical Technology or related field, with at least 5 years in manufacturing and 3 years as a Controls Technician,