Night Shift Controls Technician: PLC & Vision Systems

IntePros; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

IntePros in Walker, MI is seeking a Controls Technician (Night Shift) to support and maintain the controls infrastructure of automated manufacturing equipment. You will diagnose faults in PLCs, servo drives, sensors, and networks to minimize downtime and ensure safety and quality.

Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering and Quality, own control projects, implement upgrades, document changes, and participate in CAPA activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-year technical degree preferred in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in controls, automation, or industrial electrical systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting automated assembly lines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens) to diagnose faults and analyze alarms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve servo motor and servo drive issues, including replacement and tuning.
• Configure and calibrate sensors (photoelectric, proximity, vision triggers, interlocks).
• Diagnose and resolve machine network communication issues (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ProfiNet).
• Support machine vision systems including camera alignment and inspection validation.
• Assist production during shift operations with controls-related downtime events.
• Inspect electrical control panels for compliance and organize layouts.
• Own and execute controls-related projects and upgrades; assist commissioning and validation.
• Maintain documentation of troubleshooting, repairs, and changes; update schematics.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Servo systems

Sensors calibration

Industrial networks

Machine vision

Electrical panels

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

5S

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Mechatronics

Industrial Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Servo drives

Ethernet/IP

Machine vision systems

Job description

IntePros in Walker, MI is seeking a Controls Technician (Night Shift) to support and maintain the controls infrastructure of automated manufacturing equipment. You will diagnose faults in PLCs, servo drives, sensors, and networks to minimize downtime and ensure safety and quality.

Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering and Quality, own control projects, implement upgrades, document changes, and participate in CAPA activities.