Industrial Controls Tech — Field & Shop, OT Pay

Hupp Electric Motors; Melcher-Dallas (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Ongoing technical training

Job summary

Hupp Electric Motors in Marion, Iowa is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls & Electronic Service Technician to diagnose, repair, test, and commission industrial electronic equipment, with a primary focus on VFDs, PLCs, and related control systems.

This role blends in-shop repair with on-site service at customer facilities, requires reading schematics, building control panels, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial electronics, controls, automation, or a related field.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, or industrial automation equipment.
• Experience building and wiring industrial control panels.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with electronic test equipment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer locations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC variable frequency drives.
• Diagnose, test, and repair PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot equipment at customer sites.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Build, wire, label, and test industrial control panels from electrical schematics and customer specifications.
• Perform bench testing and functional testing of repaired equipment.
• Use electrical test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and insulation testers.
• Document repairs, findings, and recommendations accurately.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding equipment issues and repair status.
• Follow all company and customer safety procedures while working in the shop and in the field.
• Assist with continuous improvement of repair processes and documentation.

Skills

Industrial electronics

Controls

Automation

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or technical training in Industrial Electronics

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Insulation testers

Job description

Hupp Electric Motors in Marion, Iowa is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls & Electronic Service Technician to diagnose, repair, test, and commission industrial electronic equipment, with a primary focus on VFDs, PLCs, and related control systems.

This role blends in-shop repair with on-site service at customer facilities, requires reading schematics, building control panels, and strong problem-solving skills.