Controls Techs

Proactive Technical Limited; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Technical Limited is seeking a Controls Engineering Technician to assist with testing and evaluation of company products. This position requires hands-on and virtual skills in CAD and ERP environments, facilitating communication between engineering and production teams.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in control program modification. The work environment is a professional office setting alongside manufacturing areas, requiring occasional physical tasks and collaboration with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering field is required.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical control circuits.

Responsibilities

• Write, debug, or modify control programs using various software.
• Provide technical support to shop personnel during manufacturing.
• Conduct testing and evaluation of new or production products.

Skills

NFPA 70 knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Proficient with AutoCAD

Knowledge of PLC and HMI

Education

Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks

Rockwell Studio 5000

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Overview

LogistiQ Integration Solutions is a dynamic and rapidly growing conveyor system integrator dedicated to providing turn-key innovative solutions to the retail, ecommerce & distribution market. In our 750,000 sq ft facility located in Port Clinton, Ohio you will find a team of innovators dedicated to building solutions that solve our customers evolving needs.

Core Values

At LogistiQ, our core values of integrity, innovation, accountability, and collaboration are the cornerstones of our success. Integrity is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring honesty and transparency in our actions. Innovation drives us to constantly seek creative solutions and push the boundaries of whats possible. Accountability means we take responsibility for our work and uphold the highest standards. Collaboration fuels our collective strength, bringing together diverse perspectives to achieve common goals. By embracing these values, we foster a culture that not only delivers exceptional results but also makes LogistiQ a great place to work.

Job Summary

As the Controls Engineering Technician, you will assist in the testing, evaluation, and specification of new or existing company products. Individuals in this position are comfortable working virtually in a CAD, Drawing, or ERP environment as well as with their hands in a testing or production environment. Controls Engineering Technicians are expected to be capable of working independently to accomplish many tasks and often take technical direction from Controls Engineers and managers alike. This role often serves as a link between the Product Engineering and the shop floor technical activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Write, debug, or modify PLC, HMI, PC and other control programs using various software
• Create bills of material and routings for use in cost estimates and manufacturing
• Create owner's manuals, test procedures, and other engineering deliverables as required
• Provide technical support to shop personnel during manufacturing
• Provide field support of Company products as required
• Conduct testing and evaluation of both new products and production products as needed
• Develop, document, and conduct training for testing protocols suitable for production environments

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Manufacturing Support

• Collaborate with manufacturing and integration teams to support control panel assembly, wiring, component placement, and testing during production.
• Provide hands‑on engineering support for new product introductions and design updates, including resolving technical questions related to BOMs, routings, and assembly instructions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct reports.

Travel Demands

• Typically 15% or less, however can be more during times of intense field support.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Working knowledge of NFPA 70, National Electric Code, and NFPA 79, Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical control circuits
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Electrical
• Competent communicator with a wide array of cross functional staff in both office and manufacturing settings
• General working knowledge of PLC, HMI, and PC based control hardware and software.
• Able to maintain positive and professional relationships with all cross functional team members

Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering field is required
• Minimum 1-2 years or relative experience is preferred

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Auto CAD Electrical
• Proficient with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks
• Proficient with Rockwell Studio 5000
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Work Environment

The work environment is pleasant, temperature controlled, professional office environment in a manufacturing setting. The employee works in an office setting but does have frequent interaction with the shop floor. On the shop floor, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is mixed and the air temperature fluctuates with the seasonal weather.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.