Maintenance Control Technician - PHX Airport

Oshkosh AeroTech; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k)

On-site parking

Job summary

Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh Company, is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and operate electrical and automated control systems on an active airport ramp. You will read schematics, work with PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and HMIs while ensuring safety and reliability in a dynamic environment.

Qualified candidates have experience with industrial automation, strong problem-solving abilities, and the flexibility for on-call work, including evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, sensors, relays, contactors, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate electrical and automated control systems and associated equipment.
• Monitor control systems, equipment status, and alarms to identify and resolve issues promptly.
• Diagnose electrical and control system failures using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, calibration, testing, and repairs on electrical and control components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel and vendors as required.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic interpretation

HMI design

Troubleshooting

Multimeter use

On-call readiness

Team communication

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Electrical Engineering/Automation

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

HMIs

Industrial networks

Job description

About Oshkosh AeroTech, An Oshkosh Company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air‑freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

Controls Technician

The Controls Technician is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and operation of electrical and automated control systems and associated equipment. The Controls Technician shall be able to troubleshoot control systems, read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation, and understand the operation and configuration of PLCs, VFDs, sensors, controllers, communication networks, and related components.

Our Benefits

Joining Oshkosh AeroTech means becoming a valued member of a dynamic team with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), and more!

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate electrical and automated control systems and associated equipment.
• Monitor control systems, equipment status, and alarms to identify and resolve issues promptly.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, sensors, relays, contactors, motor controls, communication devices, and associated electrical components.
• Diagnose electrical and control system failures using schematics, system information, diagnostic tools, and established troubleshooting procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, cleaning, calibration, testing, and repairs on electrical and control components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and technical documentation.
• Monitor system and equipment performance to identify trends and proactively address potential failures.
• Make approved adjustments to control system parameters and equipment settings to optimize system performance and reliability.
• Verify proper equipment and system operation following maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, or adjustments.
• Respond to equipment faults and operational issues to minimize system downtime and operational disruptions.
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance of automated airport equipment and associated control systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inventory records, and equipment data.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas to support safe and reliable operations.
• Communicate equipment status, system issues, troubleshooting findings, and completed repairs with supervisors and appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel, operations, engineering, customers, vendors, and contractors as required.
• Comply with the company safety program, policies, procedures, and required training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance.
• Ability to operate company vehicles daily.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and automated control systems.
• PLC Programming/ Electrical design
• Design/programming of Human Machines Interfaces (HMI)
• Troubleshooting of electrical, PLC, and HMI systems
• Interfacing with real-time database applications to manage critical production information
• On-call service/support for existing installations
• Ability to use laptops, multimeters, hand tools, and electrical troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and control system components.
• Availability for on-call work, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, customers, consultants, contractors, and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, or installing industrial electrical, automation, or control systems.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, sensors, relays, contactors, and communication networks.
• Experience with automated material handling, conveyor, baggage handling, or similar industrial systems.
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks and control system architecture.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency using laptops, multimeters, calibration equipment, and other diagnostic tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of the Controls Technician, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, perform work from ladders, and work in confined or restricted spaces. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions on an active airport ramp around aircraft, vehicles, and equipment, as well as within confined areas associated with baggage conveyor and mechanical systems. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Good hand-eye coordination is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment includes both office and field-based activities. Field work may be performed outdoors on active airport ramps, within mechanical and electrical equipment areas, and around baggage handling and automated material handling systems. The employee may regularly work near moving vehicles, aircraft, heavy equipment, electrical systems, energized equipment, conveyors, and moving mechanical parts. The position may involve exposure to loud noise, varying temperatures, weather conditions, confined spaces, and other conditions commonly found within an active airport and industrial maintenance environment.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit‑based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information. Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. Persons,” as defined in these regulations. Generally, a “U.S. Person” is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.