Industrial Controls Technician: Automate Complex Attraction Systems

Merlin Entertainments; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous PTO

Merlin Magic Pass

Recognition programs

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Merlin Entertainments in Florida invites experienced Industrial Controls Technician to maintain and improve complex automation for attractions and entertainment systems. You’ll troubleshoot PLC-based systems, diagnose electrical faults, read schematics, and support commissioning of new show control equipment.

You’ll work with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff platforms, networks like Ethernet/IP/EtherCAT, and safety circuits.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley/Siemens/Beckhoff).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 platforms.
• Troubleshoot industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Profibus, Modbus, and CIP.
• Perform preventative and 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, drives, and safety circuits.
• Support equipment commissioning, testing, and start-up activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance and external partners.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Automation knowledge

Team collaboration

Show control

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Beckhoff

Ethernet/IP

EtherCAT

Modbus

CIP

Job description

Merlin Entertainments in Florida invites experienced Industrial Controls Technician to maintain and improve complex automation for attractions and entertainment systems. You’ll troubleshoot PLC-based systems, diagnose electrical faults, read schematics, and support commissioning of new show control equipment.

You’ll work with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff platforms, networks like Ethernet/IP/EtherCAT, and safety circuits.