Industrial Controls & Automation Technician

Drone Round Defense

Lewiston (ID)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

48 hours ago

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Job summary

Drone Round Defense in Lewiston, ID is seeking an Industrial Controls / Automation Technician to support and upgrade production equipment, focusing on Allen-Bradley PLC programming, PowerFlex drives, and Kinetix servo systems. You will wire panels, set up field wiring, troubleshoot on the floor, and work with electrical, mechanical, and automation teams to keep lines running.

Requires a 2-year degree or technical school and 3–4 years of experience; strong PLC/HMI background and familiarity with

Qualifications

Strong background in PLC and HMI programming.
Experience with control systems.
Experience with PowerFlex drives and Kinetix servo systems.
Solid industrial electrical knowledge.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems together.
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
Able to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

Programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Micro800).
Supporting and troubleshooting Kinetix servo systems and motion control.
Building, modifying, and troubleshooting HMI screens (PanelView / FactoryTalk).
Setting up and tuning PowerFlex drives.
Making PLC edits and supporting automation changes.
Wiring and building control panels and back panels.
Running and terminating field wiring.
Installing sensors and other field devices.
Helping troubleshoot equipment issues on the floor.
Supporting automation upgrades across production lines.