Senior Controls Technician – PLC & Automation Expert

Jobot; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dedicated Permanent Controls Technician to join our fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment in central Alabama. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair PLC-based control systems, sensors, drives, and 3‑phase electrical equipment, collaborating with engineering to implement improvements and ensure uptime.

Qualified candidates bring 5+ years in controls/automation maintenance, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and an engineering degree or related field

Qualifications

• Strong PLC, sensors, drives and 3‑phase electrical systems knowledge.
• 5+ years' experience in controls & automation maintenance.
• Proven troubleshooting and repair capabilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex control systems (PLC, sensors, drives, 3-phase).
• Performing preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Assisting design/implementation of new control systems and improvements.
• Collaborating with engineering to implement system enhancements.
• Providing technical guidance and training to team members.
• Staying updated on control systems technology and applying it.
• Ensuring work adheres to safety and company procedures.

Skills

PLC

Sensors

Drives

3-Phase Electrical

Troubleshooting

Education

Engineering degree or related field (preferred)

Job description

Jobot is seeking a dedicated Permanent Controls Technician to join our fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment in central Alabama. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair PLC-based control systems, sensors, drives, and 3‑phase electrical equipment, collaborating with engineering to implement improvements and ensure uptime.

Qualified candidates bring 5+ years in controls/automation maintenance, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and an engineering degree or related field