Controls Technician: Precision Manufacturing & Cleanroom Systems

IDEX; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Controls Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and support building automation and process control systems integral to CVI Laser Optics' manufacturing operations. The role ensures reliable environmental controls, facility utilities, cleanroom monitoring, and equipment control.

You will configure, wire, commission controllers, sensors, and field devices using BACnet and Modbus TCP/IP; support PLCs, diagnose electrical issues, and perform preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years experience with building automation, industrial controls, instrumentation, or similar automation systems in manufacturing, industrial, cleanroom, or commercial environments.
• Technical education, certification, apprenticeship, or training in controls, automation, electrical, instrumentation, or related field is a plus; experience in cleanroom, semiconductor, optical, aerospace, medical device, or other precision manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Configure, program, troubleshoot, and maintain building automation and control systems supporting HVAC, cleanroom, environmental monitoring, utilities, and manufacturing operations.
• Install, wire, configure, and commission controllers, sensors, actuators, and other field devices using BACnet and Modbus TCP/IP.
• Support PLC and automation systems, including troubleshooting control logic, inputs/outputs, communications, and equipment interfaces.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and controls issues involving low-voltage wiring and 24V/120V control circuits.
• Perform preventive maintenance on control panels, controllers, sensors, instrumentation, and associated equipment.
• Support calibration and verification of environmental and process instrumentation, including temperature, humidity, differential pressure, and particle monitoring devices.
• Monitor system alarms, trends, and operating data to identify issues and support proactive maintenance and reliability improvements.
• Maintain controls documentation, including points lists, network architecture, control drawings, system backups, equipment records, and changes to sequences of operation.
• Document work orders, preventive maintenance, and repairs within CMMS.
• Partner with Facilities, Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and external vendors on equipment installations, system integrations, cleanroom monitoring improvements, and capital projects.
• Respond to facility and equipment issues that could impact production, product quality, safety, or environmental conditions.
• Follow applicable safety procedures, cleanroom requirements, and site standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLCs

Building automation

Industrial controls

Electrical troubleshooting

Technical reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Niagara

Ignition

BACnet

Modbus TCP/IP

Job description

IDEX is seeking a Controls Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and support building automation and process control systems integral to CVI Laser Optics' manufacturing operations. The role ensures reliable environmental controls, facility utilities, cleanroom monitoring, and equipment control.

You will configure, wire, commission controllers, sensors, and field devices using BACnet and Modbus TCP/IP; support PLCs, diagnose electrical issues, and perform preventive maintenance.