Controls Technician - Seating B shift

Yanfeng; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401k Savings

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Company Discount Program

Job summary

Yanfeng seeks a Controls Technician to support, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based automation and electrical control systems in a manufacturing setting. You will work with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to improve system performance and minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include diagnosing PLC systems, modifying programs, supporting startups, and documenting changes. The role requires 1–3 years in electronics or automotive environments and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Technical school graduate with electrical engineering technology background.
• 1-3 years of experience in electronics or electrical work.
• 1-3 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered for this position.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Assist with PLC program modifications, testing, and commissioning.
• Support startup, debugging, and optimization of automated equipment.
• Maintain backups of PLC programs, HMI applications, and control documentation.
• Identify and resolve controls-related production issues to maximize uptime.
• Verify operation of sensors, relays, contactors, VFDs, safety circuits, and other devices.
• Assist with electrical panel inspections, modifications, and installations.
• Document troubleshooting activities and control system updates.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

HMI systems

Documentation

Education

Technical School

Electrical Engineering Technology

Equivalent work experience may be considered

1-3 years in electronics/electrician

1-3 years in automotive industry

Tools

HMI applications

Electrical drawings

VFDs

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Controls Technician is responsible for supporting, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial control systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment. This role focuses on PLC-based automation systems, electrical controls, and production support. The Controls Technician will work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to improve system performance, minimize equipment downtime.

Job Summary

The Controls Technician is responsible for supporting, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial control systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment. This role focuses on PLC-based automation systems, electrical controls, and production support. The Controls Technician will work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to improve system performance, minimize equipment downtime.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Troubleshoot and diagnose PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Assist with PLC program modifications, testing, and commissioning under established programming standards.
• Support startup, debugging, and optimization of automated equipment.
• Maintain backups of PLC programs, HMI applications, and control system configurations.
• Identify and resolve controls-related production issues to maximize equipment uptime.
• Utilize electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to diagnose faults.
• Verify proper operation of sensors, relays, contactors, VFDs, safety circuits, and other control devices.
• Assist with electrical panel inspections, modifications, and installations as required.
• Support Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems and operator control stations.
• Assist with improvements to operator interfaces to enhance usability and production efficiency.
• Support integration and troubleshooting of industrial networks and communication systems.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve machine reliability, performance, and process efficiency.
• Support implementation of automation and quality improvements.
• Document troubleshooting activities, system changes, and control system updates.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electrical drawings and control documentation.
• Provide technical support to production, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Follow all company safety policies and applicable electrical safety standards.
• Participate in equipment installations, upgrades, and automation projects.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Maintain current corporate programming standards.

Required Education/Qualifications

• Technical School
• Electrical Engineering Technology or similar.
• *Equivalent work experience may also be considered for this position.
• 1 -3 Minimum Years of Experience in electronic engineer, electrician or similar.
• 1-3 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.

Physical Ability Requirements

• Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Frequently
• Movement (Walking): Frequently
• Carry Weight (Lifting up to 40 lbs): Occasionally
• Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Constantly
• Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Frequently

Language Required And Preferred

English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)

Our Investment in You

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Savings
• Rewarding Healthy Behavior Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Discount Program