Controls Technician - Robotics & Vision Automation

Randstad USA; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced controls technician to support a high-performing team on advanced automation and robotics in production lines. You will diagnose, optimize, and implement control solutions using PLCs, vision systems, and robotics to improve reliability and efficiency.

The role requires 2+ years in industrial maintenance or automated controls, with strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with Siemens Sinumerik 840D NC programming.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, automation, or electrical controls.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues using schematics, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Experience designing and installing PLC ladder logic, VFDs, and servo systems.
• Familiarity with industrial vision systems.
• Basic component machining skills and standard shop measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive System Reliability: Identify, troubleshoot, and eliminate control-system deficiencies causing downtime or performance losses.
• Optimize PLC & Motion Controls: Develop, modify, and fine-tune PLC- and PC-based programs, VFDs, and servo control systems.
• Engineer Lasting Solutions: Implement long-term hardware, software, and electrical upgrades to boost safety, throughput, and equipment life.
• Support Smart Automation: Integrate and troubleshoot advanced vision systems, DC torque-fastening systems, and robotics.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with cross-functional engineering, maintenance, and production staff to train team members on control applications.
• Champion Workplace Safety: Maintain and promote a strong safety culture through procedures and continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC Ladder Logic

VFD Installation

Servo Systems

Industrial Vision Systems

Blueprint Reading

UR Collaborative Robotics

MS Office (Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance

Tools

UR Robots

Cognex Vision

Keyence Vision

Siemens Sinumerik 840D NC Programming

DC Torque-Fastening Systems

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced controls technician to support a high-performing team on advanced automation and robotics in production lines. You will diagnose, optimize, and implement control solutions using PLCs, vision systems, and robotics to improve reliability and efficiency.

The role requires 2+ years in industrial maintenance or automated controls, with strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with Siemens Sinumerik 840D NC programming.