Electrical Controls Technician: PLCs, HMI & Automation

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

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