Lead Controls Technician: PLCs, Robotics & Startups

Ms Companies, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Ms Companies, LLC seeks a Controls Technician to keep automated production equipment running, including PLCs, robotics, servos, and HMIs. You’ll mentor others and contribute to new equipment start-ups and commissioning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, and safety, with opportunities to lead capital projects and drive continuous improvement in operations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or relevant field required.
• 2+ years in engineering, robotics, or a related technical role required.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.
• Ability to cooperate within teams to carry out tasks.
• Overtime may be required, including weekends and holidays.
• Understanding of manufacturing interfaces between process, controls, and the robotics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLC systems, such as Rockwell and Mitsubishi.
• Program and troubleshoot Fanuc Robots on a basic level.
• Configure and troubleshoot Servo and VFD systems (SEW, AB, Mitsubishi).
• Configure and troubleshoot HMI systems.
• Train and assist electricians to troubleshoot, repair, replace, and commission all electrical control devices.
• Train electricians to troubleshoot PLC and HMI hardware (IO cards, power supplies, field devices).
• Provide direction and training to maintenance electricians as needed.
• Assist with basic networking maintenance (DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP).
• Plan and coordinate engineering project work with team members.
• Engage in project commissioning and start-up work.
• Troubleshoot automation systems and assist with related projects.
• Conduct root cause analysis of severe downtime incidents.

Skills

Robotics troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering/Information Systems or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ms Companies, LLC seeks a Controls Technician to keep automated production equipment running, including PLCs, robotics, servos, and HMIs. You’ll mentor others and contribute to new equipment start-ups and commissioning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, and safety, with opportunities to lead capital projects and drive continuous improvement in operations.