Industrial Controls Technician – PLCs, HMIs & Automation

Redwood Materials; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials is seeking a qualified Controls Technician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain controls hardware across production and facilities. You will service PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and automation components to keep plant operations reliable and efficient.

Collaborate with engineering and maintenance to drive continuous improvements. Responsibilities include wiring control panels, calibrations, system upgrades, and documenting changes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, controls, or instrumentation.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and sensors.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Hands-on experience fabricating and wiring control panels to meet design, quality, and safety standards.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

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, 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

Controls instrumentation

Troubleshooting PLCs/HMIs/VFDs

Reading electrical schematics

Job description

Redwood Materials is seeking a qualified Controls Technician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain controls hardware across production and facilities. You will service PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and automation components to keep plant operations reliable and efficient.

Collaborate with engineering and maintenance to drive continuous improvements. Responsibilities include wiring control panels, calibrations, system upgrades, and documenting changes.