Industrial Controls Technician

Merlin; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 35,516 - 50,583; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Merlin Magic Pass

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Merlin is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Technician to maintain and improve PLC-based control systems powering our attractions and entertainment experiences. You will diagnose faults, troubleshoot electrical issues, and apply your expertise across Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff platforms, and related networks.

You will work with HMIs, schematics, drives, sensors, and safety systems, collaborating with engineers and operations teams to ensure safe, reliable show operations.

Qualifications

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair PLC-based industrial control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics to locate faults.
• Work with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff PLC platforms and related hardware.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair PLC-based control systems in entertainment environments.
• Identify and resolve complex electrical and automation faults using PLC logic and diagnostic tools.
• Maintain and improve complex control systems for attractions and shows.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Industrial PLCs

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

HMI diagnostics

Industrial networks

Control systems fault diagnosis

Documentation

Tools

SCADA systems

Ethernet/IP

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

Industrial Controls Technician

Apply your industrial automation expertise in a unique environment!

Are you an experienced industrial controls technician looking for a new technical challenge beyond the traditional production environment? Join our Controls team and use your PLC, electrical, and automation expertise to maintain and improve the complex control systems that operate our complex attractions and entertainment systems. This role is built for technicians who enjoy troubleshooting, fault-finding, and solving challenging automation problems. You’ll work with industrial control platforms, electrical systems, networks, drives, sensors, and safety systems while helping ensure our attractions operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Qualifications & Experience

What You're Do:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair PLC-based industrial control systems.
• Identify and resolve complex electrical and automation faults using PLC logic, HMIs, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
• Work with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, and similar industrial control platforms.
• Troubleshoot industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Profibus, Modbus, and CIP.
• Perform preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, system upgrades, and reliability improvements.
• Complete root cause analysis to identify recurring issues and improve equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical control systems, sensors, actuators, motor controls, safety circuits, and AC/DC drives.
• Support equipment commissioning, testing, and start-up activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance teams, and external technical partners.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

We’re looking for an experienced industrial control professional with strong troubleshooting skills and a passion for automation.

You will ideally have:

• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar PLC platforms.
• Industrial electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with HMIs, sensors, actuators, drives, and automated control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and networks.
• Experience diagnosing control system faults and using logic-based troubleshooting techniques.

Experience with the following is a plus:

• SCADA systems.
• Industrial networking and automation infrastructure.
• Safety control systems.
• CCTV, AV, show control, or entertainment technology.
• Amusement, attraction, or mission-critical equipment.

Why Join Us?

• Take your industrial controls experience into a role unlike any other.
• Work on complex automation systems rather than the same production equipment every day.
• Apply your PLC and electrical expertise to unique, high-profile systems.
• Continue developing your skills across multiple control platforms and technologies.
• Be part of a team where reliability, safety, and technical excellence matter.

Benefits

• Excellent health care options (medical, dental, and vision that encourage preventative care).
• Outstanding Paid Time Off (PTO) that allows for adventure, rest, relaxation, or recuperation.
• Merlin Magic Pass for friends and family to enjoy the parks & attractions
• Recognition Programs and Rewards
• 401(k) program with company match
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Numerous learning and advancement opportunities

Pay Range

From USD $31.25/Hr.