Electrical Controls and Automation Technician

Advantage Technical; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is hiring an Electrical Controls & Automation Technician to support and optimize production equipment in Hunt Valley, MD. You will troubleshoot PLCs/HMI, read schematics, and work across Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to ensure reliability.

The role requires hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley/Siemens PLCs, Cognex vision systems, and robotics, plus a focus on continuous improvement and safety adherence in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or equivalent preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, electrical controls, motor controls, VFDs and servo systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, control drawings, and PLC logic.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens PLCs, Cognex Vision Systems and industrial networks is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, electrical controls, motor controls, VFDs, servo drives and automation systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues using electrical schematics, control drawings, and PLC logic.
• Support robotics, machine vision systems, industrial networks, and automation equipment.
• Modify and maintain FactoryTalk View ME HMI applications and control systems.
• Assist with equipment installations, startups, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions to reduce downtime.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

PLC logic

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training or apprenticeship

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

CompactLogix

FactoryTalk

Siemens PLCs

Cognex Vision Systems

FANUC Robotics

Industrial networks

Job description

Now hiring an Electrical Controls & Automation Technician

Location: Hunt Valley, MD

Pay Rate: $45.00 - $48.00/hour

Ready to take ownership of advanced automation systems in a high-performance manufacturing environment? We're seeking an experienced Electrical Controls & Automation Technician to support, troubleshoot, and optimize critical production equipment while driving continuous improvement and operational reliability.

Job Duties

• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, electrical controls, motor controls, sensors, VFDs, servo drives, and automation systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues using electrical schematics, control drawings, and PLC logic.
• Support robotics, machine vision systems, industrial networks, and manufacturing automation equipment.
• Modify and maintain FactoryTalk View ME HMI applications and control systems.
• Assist with equipment installations, startups, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate electrical documentation, drawings, and system backups.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Quality, and Safety teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, military technical experience, or related industrial automation experience preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, electrical controls, motor controls, VFDs, and servo systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and PLC logic.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk, Siemens PLCs, Cognex Vision Systems, FANUC Robotics, and industrial communication networks is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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