Industrial Controls Technician

Hyspeco, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyspeco Inc. is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician to support design, fabrication, installation, startup, and retrofit of automated equipment.

You will work on electrical control systems, wiring, PLCs, sensors, and related automation components at the manufacturing facility and client sites. Responsibilities include building and wiring control panels, testing, troubleshooting, and coordinating with vendors and engineers to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electrical control systems, wiring, and PLCs.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills in industrial automation environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, fabrication, installation, startup, and repair of industrial machines.
• Wire and maintain control panels and machine electrical systems.
• Program, test, and troubleshoot PLCs and sensors; ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Industrial controls

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Communication with teams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical cert / apprenticeship / military training

Tools

PLC programming

Electrical panels

Job description

Start Your New Career Journey with Hyspeco

Inspired by difference

Hyspeco Inc. is the product of its associates and half a century of industry experience, hard work, and dedication.

As an employee-owned company, our goal is to gain teammates, not just workers or employees. Our culture and brand is forged by the hardworking individuals that want to be involved in something bigger than just a career.

At Hyspeco, we strive together, we succeed together, and we advance the innovation of the hydraulic industry together.

Open Job Positions

Opportunities For the Bold

Open Job Positions

Opportunities For the Bold

See if any of the following openings at our employee-owned company are a good fit for you. Start by clicking on the location to view the open positions in your area.

Location: S All Hallows Ave, Wichita, KS

Job Id:192

# of Openings:0

Job Summary:

The Industrial Controls Technician supports the design, fabrication, installation, startup, troubleshooting, repair, and retrofit of industrial machines and automated equipment. This hands‑on role focuses on electrical control systems, machine wiring, control panels, programmable logic controllers, sensors, electromechanical devices, and related automation components. The technician works closely with engineering, manufacturing personnel, customers, and outside vendors to turn machine concepts and electrical designs into safe, reliable, operating equipment. Work is performed both in the company’s manufacturing facility and at customer locations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibility. The role may provide technical guidance and hands‑on assistance to fabrication personnel, installers, contractors, and less‑experienced technicians during machine wiring, installation, startup, troubleshooting, and field service activities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist engineers and manufacturing personnel with machine control system design, component selection, assembly, testing, and startup.
• Build, wire, modify, repair, and maintain industrial control panels and machine electrical systems from approved drawings and schematics.
• Install and wire motors, drives, sensors, safety devices, and other machine control components.
• Assist with PLC programming, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, automation, communication, and electromechanical problems to identify root causes and restore operation.
• Coordinate with vendors and technical resources on controls, robotics, vision systems, sensors, and related automation equipment.
• Review electrical schematics, panel layouts, bills of material, machine drawings, and technical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform machine runoff, functional testing, debugging, and verification before shipment or customer acceptance.
• Install, start up, retrofit, and repair industrial machines at customer locations.
• Use electrical meters, programming devices, hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment safely and effectively.
• Document wiring changes, program changes, repairs, troubleshooting findings, and recommended corrective actions.
• Assist with equipment movement, trailer loading, crane operation, hoisting, and rigging when trained and authorized.
• Follow electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, customer requirements, company policies, and Hyspeco ISO 9001:2015 processes.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of industrial controls, electrical panels, machine wiring, PLCs, motor controls, sensors, safety circuits, and electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, mechanical drawings, bills of material, and equipment manuals.
• Hands‑on ability to build, wire, modify, install, test, and troubleshoot control panels and machine electrical systems.
• Strong, methodical troubleshooting skills using electrical test equipment, programming tools, computers, hand tools, and power tools.
• Familiarity with industrial automation technologies such as PLCs, operator interfaces, networks, robotics, and machine vision systems.
• Ability to work independently at customer sites and communicate clearly with engineers, technicians, vendors, contractors, and customer personnel.
• Strong attention to detail in wiring, labeling, testing, documentation, and verification of control systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company and customer safety, training, security, and site‑access requirements.
• Must provide and maintain a basic set of personal hand tools suitable for electrical wiring, installation, and troubleshooting work.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical certificate, associate degree, apprenticeship, military technical training, or equivalent hands‑on experience in industrial electricity, automation, controls, mechatronics, electromechanical technology, electrical engineering technology, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
• Three or more years of hands‑on experience building, wiring, installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting industrial machines, automated equipment, control panels, or electromechanical systems.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and troubleshooting industrial control circuits.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers, machine wiring, sensors, motor controls, variable‑frequency drives, control panels, and industrial automation components.
• Equivalent combinations of technical education, machine‑building experience, field‑service experience, demonstrated electrical aptitude, and industrial controls knowledge may be considered.

At Hyspeco we don't just fabricate, we build fluid power dreams. Our renowned fabrication department pushes the innovative limits of almost every industry we touch.

Hyspeco is proud to call some of the most prestigious engineers in the industry our teammates and friends. If you can think of it, we can build it.

Our ParkerStore locations serve as a key part of our business. We are proud to have 9 locations across Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri that serve our customers with their fluid power needs.

Our in‑house and on‑site repair department is responsible for a 24‑hour emergency response service. We have dedicated ourselves to helping the customer.

Knowledgeable in almost every aspect of Hydraulic/Pneumatic equipment, Hyspeco's consulting services are available for any fluid power situation.

Vendor Managed Inventory is only the service of supplying, but our commitment to the customer is what makes us stand out. We go above and beyond for our customers.

The Department of Health and Human Services’, Transparency in Coverage Rule, requires health plans to create a member‑facing price comparison tool and post publicly available machine‑readable files. These files must be updated monthly and include in‑network negotiated payment rates and historical out‑of‑network charges for covered items and services, including prescription drugs. The purpose of this Rule is to help you know the cost of your healthcare before receiving the care. Use the below to access this information.
Read on SISCO