Controls Technician: PLC Upgrades & Training Lead

Tenneco; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco in Alabama seeks a Controls Technician to support the Controls Engineer, lead improvement projects, and train maintenance staff in PLC programming and controls troubleshooting.

The role requires strong hardware/software skills, including Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, AutoCAD documentation, and safety procedures such as lockout/tagout; collaboration with vendors and contractors is expected.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer use required.
• Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Outlook preferred; CMMS experience preferred.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC programming and robot programming/teaching required.
• Familiarity with SQL/databases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, repair, and redesign legacy code for obsolete equipment upgrades.
• Make PLC programming changes for machine upgrades or process changes.
• Learn additional PLC programming (Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi).
• Troubleshoot and update motion control systems; interface with automation components.
• Create/update electrical and programming prints in AutoCAD.
• Configure communications between PLCs and peripherals (cameras, safety devices, etc.).
• Design and configure HMIs; ensure equipment meets UL/CE standards.
• Coordinate with outside contractors/vendors for PM and service work.
• Teach controls troubleshooting/upgrading and PLC programming to maintenance staff.

Skills

Computers

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

CMMS

Allen Bradley PLC programming

SQL/databases

Robot programming/teaching

PLC programming

Motion control troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/Vocational Training Certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

CMMS

HMI software

Job description

Tenneco in Alabama seeks a Controls Technician to support the Controls Engineer, lead improvement projects, and train maintenance staff in PLC programming and controls troubleshooting.

The role requires strong hardware/software skills, including Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, AutoCAD documentation, and safety procedures such as lockout/tagout; collaboration with vendors and contractors is expected.