Electrical Controls Technician

Harris American Company; Baxley (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Harris American Company in Baxley, GA is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician to design, implement, and maintain electrical control systems for industrial automation. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, and servo drives to optimize processes.

The role combines field service support and in-factory engineering, requiring strong problem-solving and solid documentation, with adherence to NFPA/NEC standards. Applicants should have hands-on experience with ladder logic and a background in electrical

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing electrical control systems for industrial machinery and automated processes.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and control devices.
• Familiarity with control system wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and industrial communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial machinery and automated processes.
• Select and specify electrical components such as PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and other control devices.
• Develop control strategies and algorithms to optimize industrial processes and equipment performance.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and other control devices using ladder logic, function block diagram, or structured text.
• Configure Ethernet/IP and Modbus communications for system integration.
• Troubleshoot control systems, diagnose faults, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Electrical engineering

Industrial automation

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

The Electrical Controls Technician is a dual-function position that involves assisting customers and field service technicians with machine troubleshooting, modem/VPN troubleshooting, and information support. This position also supports in-factory engineering and quality. The EC Technician will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical control systems used in industrial automation, manufacturing, or related fields. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, PLC programming, HMI design, and industrial automation.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial machinery, equipment, and automated processes
• Select and specify electrical components, such as PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and other control devices
• Design electrical control systems, including PLC hardware selection, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts
• Develop control strategies and algorithms to optimize industrial processes and equipment performance
• Specify and procure electrical components, sensors, actuators, and instrumentation required for control system implementation
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and other control devices using industry-standard programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, function block diagram, structured text)
• Configure communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus) for seamless integration between control systems and peripheral devices
• Develop and implement motion control algorithms for servo drives and motor controllers
• Conduct testing and validation of control systems to ensure functionality, reliability, and compliance with specifications
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues, diagnose faults, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to perform preventive maintenance and optimize control system performance
• Prepare technical documentation, including control system specifications, wiring diagrams, user manuals, and operation procedures
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements (e.g., NFPA, NEC, IEC)
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and technicians involved in control system implementation
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time and within-budget completion

Essential Functions

• Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial machinery, equipment, and automated processes
• Select and specify electrical components, such as PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and other control devices
• Design electrical control systems, including PLC hardware selection, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts
• Develop control strategies and algorithms to optimize industrial processes and equipment performance
• Specify and procure electrical components, sensors, actuators, and instrumentation required for control system implementation
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and other control devices using industry-standard programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, function block diagram, structured text)
• Configure communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus) for seamless integration between control systems and peripheral devices
• Develop and implement motion control algorithms for servo drives and motor controllers
• Conduct testing and validation of control systems to ensure functionality, reliability, and compliance with specifications
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues, diagnose faults, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to perform preventive maintenance and optimize control system performance
• Prepare technical documentation, including control system specifications, wiring diagrams, user manuals, and operation procedures
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements (e.g., NFPA, NEC, IEC)
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and technicians involved in control system implementation
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time and within-budget completion

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance