PLC & Industrial Controls Technician

tsu.edu; Menomonie, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Menomonie, WI is seeking a PLC/Systems Technician to diagnose, repair, and optimize process and facility equipment. You’ll work with engineers and crafts to troubleshoot PLCs, drives, motors, and pneumatic devices, reading drawings and vendor manuals to guide repairs.

The role requires an associate degree in Automation Engineering Technology or Controls Engineering, plus five years of experience in electrical controls maintenance, with experience on Allen-Bradley systems and Windows.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Automation Engineering Technology or Controls Engineering.
• Associate degree or higher in Automation Engineering Technology or Electrical Controls Maintenance.
• Five years of electrical controls systems maintenance experience.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley controls and drive technologies.
• Experience with Windows-based computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, service, and repair process and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on PLCs, controls networks, drives and motion systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, PLC logic, and vendor manuals as required.
• Collaborate with engineers or crafts during troubleshooting or modification.
• Propose technical improvements for equipment and processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Manufacturing technology experience

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or higher in Automation Engineering Technology or Controls Engineering

Associate degree or higher in Automation Engineering Technology or Electrical Controls Maintenance

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

Drive technologies

Windows-based systems

Job description

3M in Menomonie, WI is seeking a PLC/Systems Technician to diagnose, repair, and optimize process and facility equipment. You’ll work with engineers and crafts to troubleshoot PLCs, drives, motors, and pneumatic devices, reading drawings and vendor manuals to guide repairs.

The role requires an associate degree in Automation Engineering Technology or Controls Engineering, plus five years of experience in electrical controls maintenance, with experience on Allen-Bradley systems and Windows.