Night-Shift Controls Technician: PLCs, Motion & Vision

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc is looking for a Controls Technician to support and maintain the controls infrastructure of automated manufacturing and assembly equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLC systems, motor control, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and 2-4 years of relevant experience. This position operates on the night shift, focusing on reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in controls, automation, or industrial electrical systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting automated assembly lines preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the controls infrastructure of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve controls-related issues on the manufacturing floor.
• Inspect electrical control panels to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Servo motor control

Electrical schematics interpretation

Root cause analysis

Machine vision systems

Education

2-year technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Ethernet/IP

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc is looking for a Controls Technician to support and maintain the controls infrastructure of automated manufacturing and assembly equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLC systems, motor control, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and 2-4 years of relevant experience. This position operates on the night shift, focusing on reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability.