Electrical Controls Technician

IMS Gear Georgia; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

IMS Gear Georgia in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician to optimize manufacturing processes. The role focuses on electrical controls, PLC programming, robotics, and automation, with hands-on maintenance and on-call support to keep production efficient.

The position requires an associate degree or technical training, 3–5 years in electrical automation, and a readiness to troubleshoot across electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical school graduate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical automation and control systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in automated manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Program, install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical control systems, PLCs, and robotic automation equipment.
• Install, start up, commission, and optimize production and automation machinery.
• Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Read and interpret electrical/pneumatic schematics.
• Install and repair sensors, vision systems, and other automated production equipment.
• Provide hands-on technical support for maintenance and production operations.
• Follow safety rules and on-call support during critical operations.

Skills

Electrical controls

PLC programming

Robotics

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree

Electrical journeyman

Tools

Motoman robotics

Epson SCARA robotics

Keyence vision systems

Vision inspection systems

Job description

VB01 Production Full-time Regular Virginia Beach, VA, US

Salary Range: $35.00 To $45.00 Hourly

Who We Are : IMS Gear is a global manufacturer headquartered in Donaueschingen, Germany, specializing in gear and transmission technology with operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. We are currently hiring at our Virginia Beach, VA location which produces Horizontal Drive Mechanisms, an auto part responsible for your car seats' movement. Our employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, a supportive working environment, with excellent growth opportunities.

We are seeking an Electrical Controls Technician to optimize manufacturing processes in an assigned production area, with a focus on electrical controls and automation. Through hands-on equipment troubleshooting, continuous improvement initiatives, and machine performance management, this role improves efficiency, maintains high-quality standards, and supports operational goals and overall business success.

The ideal candidate combines a strong electrical background with hands-on experience in PLC programming, robotics, and industrial automation. This role requires a willingness to actively support maintenance activities, including troubleshooting, repairing, and installing production and automation equipment as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program, install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical control systems, PLCs, and robotic automation equipment.
• Performs hands-on installation, repair, startup, commissioning and optimization of production and automation machinery.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair sensors, vision/camera inspection systems, and other automated production equipment.
• Provide direct hands-on technical support for maintenance activities and production operations.
• Follow and reinforce all applicable safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Provide on call support during critical operations, equipment failures, or project commissioning phases

Additional Knowledge a Plus

• Motoman and Epson SCARA robotics experience
• Keyence vision and inspection systems knowledge

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree or technical school graduate, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Electrical journeyman a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in electrical automation and control systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in automated manufacturing systems.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Split between office and manufacturing plant environment with exposure to areas (noise, machinery, and moving parts) which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and slip resistant safety toe shoes.

IMS Gear is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.