Industrial Controls Technician: PLCs, HMIs & Automation

Redwood Materials Inc.; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials Inc. is seeking a Controls Technician to implement and maintain controls hardware, instrumentation, and electrical equipment across production and facility systems.

The role involves troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and automation components to ensure reliable plant operations, supporting commissioning and system upgrades with engineering and maintenance teams. You will be responsible for documenting calibration data, wiring diagrams, and control logic updates, while

Qualifications

• 4+ years in industrial automation or instrumentation.
• Proficient with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and sensors.
• Able to read electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Experience fabricating and wiring control panels.
• Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and automated manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.
• Fabricate, modify, and upgrade electrical control panels in accordance with engineering specifications and safety standards.
• Perform field wiring of instrumentation and motor controls to ensure proper installation and optimal system functionality.
• Conduct and document maintenance calibrations, installations, fault diagnosis, and repairs on electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical documentation to perform advanced troubleshooting and system analysis.
• Support equipment commissioning, process improvements, and system upgrades alongside cross-functional engineering and operations teams.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, including updates to control logic, wiring diagrams, and calibration data while adhering to safety and compliance protocols.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Panel fabrication

Safety compliance

Job description

Redwood Materials Inc. is seeking a Controls Technician to implement and maintain controls hardware, instrumentation, and electrical equipment across production and facility systems.

The role involves troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and automation components to ensure reliable plant operations, supporting commissioning and system upgrades with engineering and maintenance teams. You will be responsible for documenting calibration data, wiring diagrams, and control logic updates, while