Industrial Controls Technician – Field & Panel Expert

Hupp Electric Motors; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits & retirement

Paid vacation & holidays

Technical training

Team-driven environment

Job summary

Hupp Electric Motors in Marion, IA is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls & Electronic Service Technician to diagnose, repair, test, and commission industrial electronic equipment. The role blends in-shop repair with field service at customer sites, focusing on VFDs, PLCs, and control panels.

The ideal candidate will build and wire control panels, read schematics, and perform bench testing, with travel to customer locations and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

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 schematics and customer specs.
• 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 safety procedures in shop and field.
• Assist with continuous improvement of repair processes and documentation.

Skills

Industrial electronics

VFDs PLCs HMIs

Control panels wiring

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting skills

Electronic test equipment

Driver's license travel

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Associate degree/technical training in Industrial Electronics/Electrical Technology

Field service experience (preferred)

Job description

Hupp Electric Motors in Marion, IA is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls & Electronic Service Technician to diagnose, repair, test, and commission industrial electronic equipment. The role blends in-shop repair with field service at customer sites, focusing on VFDs, PLCs, and control panels.

The ideal candidate will build and wire control panels, read schematics, and perform bench testing, with travel to customer locations and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship.