Industrial Automation Technician & Controls Specialist

Indicon Corporation; Sterling Heights (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Indicon LLC is seeking a motivated Technician/Technologist to support installation, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial automation and control systems. The role emphasizes hands-on field work with PLCs, control panels, conveyors, tooling systems, and vision systems.

The ideal candidate has practical field experience, military or trade-school training, and is willing to travel to customer facilities for project support and service work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or apprenticeship preferred.
• 3+ years in manufacturing, industrial automation, controls, maintenance, or related fields.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring drawings; experience with electrical testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, startup, commissioning, and validation of automated control systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and automation-related issues on production equipment.
• Perform panel checkout, I/O verification, wiring validation, and system testing.
• Support PLC, HMI, VFD, barcode, scanner, and vision system integration activities.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Document troubleshooting activities and corrective actions.
• Travel to customer facilities for project support as required.

Skills

Industrial troubleshooting

Read electrical schematics

Cross-functional teamwork

Customer service

Strong attention to detail

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification (preferred)

Military technical training or apprenticeship

Tools

Multimeters

Network diagnostic tools

Job description

Indicon LLC is seeking a motivated Technician/Technologist to support installation, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial automation and control systems. The role emphasizes hands-on field work with PLCs, control panels, conveyors, tooling systems, and vision systems.

The ideal candidate has practical field experience, military or trade-school training, and is willing to travel to customer facilities for project support and service work.