Senior Controls Technician — Lead PLC & Automation

Locked In Talent

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Locked In Talent client in Birmingham, AL seeks a Senior Controls Technician to own complex automation projects from programming through startup and support. This role is hands-on and requires independent fieldwork, strong problem-solving, and a commitment to safety and quality.

You will work with PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens), HMIs, and field devices to deliver reliable control solutions on site, collaborating with engineers, technicians, and customers to drive projects to completion.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in industrial controls or related field.
  • Hands-on PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
  • Experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation or Siemens.

Responsibilities

  • Program, troubleshoot, modify, and support PLC-based control systems.
  • Develop and modify PLC logic using major PLC platforms.
  • Configure, program, and troubleshoot HMI systems.
  • Perform startup, testing, and commissioning of automated equipment.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, controls, instrumentation, and communication issues.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs.

Skills

PLC programming
Troubleshooting
Industrial automation
Electrical controls
HMI programming
VFDs and motors
Schematic reading

Education

Associate degree or technical training in electrical technology/industrial automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation
Siemens
EtherNet/IP/Modbus/Profinet

Job description

Locked In Talent client in Birmingham, AL seeks a Senior Controls Technician to own complex automation projects from programming through startup and support. This role is hands-on and requires independent fieldwork, strong problem-solving, and a commitment to safety and quality.

You will work with PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens), HMIs, and field devices to deliver reliable control solutions on site, collaborating with engineers, technicians, and customers to drive projects to completion.

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