Industrial Controls & PLC Technician

Clysar LLC; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clysar LLC is seeking an Electronics/Controls Technician to support Operations and Maintenance with day-to-day troubleshooting of electrical and control systems. The role includes installing and commissioning new equipment, updating documentation, and mentoring junior technicians to build site-wide expertise.

You will work hands-on with PLCs, HMI platforms, and industrial networks while collaborating with Engineering on design changes and process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two-year associate degree in electronics or equivalent experience.
• Experience with industrial automation controls is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day troubleshooting support on PLCs, drives, HMIs, and industrial controls.
• Assist Engineering with installation and commissioning of new equipment and control systems.
• Coordinate with other departments to implement design changes and modifications.
• Identify and report recurring failure modes and equipment reliability issues to Engineering for root-cause follow-up.
• Develop and write SOPs and calibration procedures for new equipment.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and prints for projects and upgrades.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams as a technical resource.
• Mentor less-experienced technicians; provide documentation and training that builds skill and knowledge across the facility.
• Stay current on PLC/controls hardware and software developments relevant to the site's installed base.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical control systems

Mentoring

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in electronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

FactoryTalk View

Industrial Ethernet networks

HMI hardware

ControlLogix/CompactLogix

Job description

Clysar LLC is seeking an Electronics/Controls Technician to support Operations and Maintenance with day-to-day troubleshooting of electrical and control systems. The role includes installing and commissioning new equipment, updating documentation, and mentoring junior technicians to build site-wide expertise.

You will work hands-on with PLCs, HMI platforms, and industrial networks while collaborating with Engineering on design changes and process improvements.