Senior Controls Technician: PLC/Automation & Robotics

Leoforce; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + OT

Health/Dental/Vision

401(K) + match

PTO 3 weeks + holidays

Career advancement

Well-being resources

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a hands-on Controls Technician to troubleshoot and improve automated manufacturing equipment. You will work with PLCs, drives, robotics, and vision systems to keep production running efficiently.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, autonomous work, and collaboration with technicians and engineers in a Grand Rapids-area setting. You will enjoy a rotating schedule with substantial time off and opportunities for hands-on project ownership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a technical manufacturing role involving PLCs and programming.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree, accredited apprenticeship, or equivalent training preferred.
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems using schematics.
• Experience with manufacturing automation and controls.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain automated test and assembly equipment.
• Program and maintain PLC and HMI control systems.
• Diagnose electrical and electronic issues involving programmable controls, drives, power supplies, and test equipment.
• Support and improve automation processes with a focus on OEE, uptime, and downtime reduction.
• Perform preventive maintenance and continuous improvement projects.
• Work with equipment suppliers on repairs, upgrades, and new installations.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
• Support Ethernet and DeviceNet networks.
• Work with robotics and vision systems in manufacturing.

Skills

PLCs & programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Technical problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

Allen-Bradley RSLogix

Omron

ABB robotics

Fanuc robotics

Keyence vision systems

Job description

Leoforce is seeking a hands-on Controls Technician to troubleshoot and improve automated manufacturing equipment. You will work with PLCs, drives, robotics, and vision systems to keep production running efficiently.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, autonomous work, and collaboration with technicians and engineers in a Grand Rapids-area setting. You will enjoy a rotating schedule with substantial time off and opportunities for hands-on project ownership.