Industrial Controls Technician

Merlin Entertainments; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Merlin Magic Pass

Recognition Programs

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Merlin Entertainments is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Technician to maintain and improve complex control systems for our attractions and entertainment tech. You’ll troubleshoot PLC-based systems, electrical networks, sensors, drives, and safety circuits to ensure reliable, safe operation.

The role emphasizes fault-finding, problem solving, and collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams. Experience with Allen‑Bradley/Siemens/Beckhoff and industrial networks is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing PLC-controlled industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff).
• Electrical troubleshooting experience across drives, sensors, actuators, and safety circuits.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair PLC-based control systems.
• Identify and resolve complex electrical faults using diagnostic tools.
• Support commissioning, testing, and start-up activities for attractions.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

HMI

Schematic reading

Industrial networks

Automation diagnostics

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Beckhoff

EtherNet/IP

EtherCAT

Modbus

Job description

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.

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'll Do

As An Industrial Controls Technician, You Will

• 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

Competitive