Industrial Controls Technician – PLC & Automation

Saf; Valdese (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term Disability (STD)

Adoption assistance

Discounted stock purchase

Career development

Employee referral program

Job summary

Saft in the United States is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to maintain and repair factory automation equipment. You will troubleshoot PLCs (Allen Bradley), program HMIs, and support engineering on upgrades and safety compliance.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to read electrical schematics, and work with a variety of tools on site. Qualified candidates have hands-on PLC experience, familiarity with RSLogix, AutoCAD, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Candidate has hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and program logic.
• Familiarity with HMI platforms and integration with automation systems.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC and automation equipment.
• Program HMI panels and servo drives.
• Collaborate with engineering on projects and upgrades.
• Maintain PLC backups and ensure data integrity.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen Bradley

HMI platforms

Robotics

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Test equipment

AutoCAD

English proficiency

Safety compliance

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics

Tools

RSLogix 500

AutoCAD

Job description

Saft in the United States is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to maintain and repair factory automation equipment. You will troubleshoot PLCs (Allen Bradley), program HMIs, and support engineering on upgrades and safety compliance.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to read electrical schematics, and work with a variety of tools on site. Qualified candidates have hands-on PLC experience, familiarity with RSLogix, AutoCAD, and safety standards.