PLC Controls Specialist: Industrial Automation & Maintenance

Altium Packaging LP; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) plan with company contributions

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation days

Job summary

Altium Packaging in the United States seeks a PLC Controls Specialist to design, program, repair, and maintain manufacturing and packaging control systems. The role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills across hydraulics, pneumatics, packaging equipment, and PLC systems.

Responsibilities include designing and troubleshooting control systems, performing preventative maintenance, and upgrading lines with new equipment while ensuring safety and efficiency standards.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in industrial manufacturing controls and automation maintenance.
• Experience with PLCs/VFDs replacement and configuration.
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with basic electrical systems (starters, fuses, relays).
• Experience with electronics, level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, repair and troubleshoot control systems, often with PLCs and HMIs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on PLC systems.
• Upgrade production lines with new equipment and technology.
• Interface with IT and manufacturers to troubleshoot control systems.
• Ensure safety of electrical networks and compliance with standards.

Skills

Automation skills

Electrical diagnostics

Network fundamentals

RSLogix knowledge

Multimeter use

Tools

RSLogix 5000

RSLogix 500

RSLogix 5

PanelView HMI

Job description

Altium Packaging in the United States seeks a PLC Controls Specialist to design, program, repair, and maintain manufacturing and packaging control systems. The role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills across hydraulics, pneumatics, packaging equipment, and PLC systems.

Responsibilities include designing and troubleshooting control systems, performing preventative maintenance, and upgrading lines with new equipment while ensuring safety and efficiency standards.