Senior Electrical Controls Technician – Automation & PLCs

Cummins Inc.; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Fletcher, NC is seeking an Electrician IV – Controls to join our manufacturing team.

You will troubleshoot, install, test, and maintain electrical control systems and participate in safety and TPM initiatives to ensure reliability. The role requires deep knowledge of automation, PLCs, HMIs, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems, with a focus on continuous improvement and production stability in a high-demand facility.

Qualifications

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems.
• Collaborate on automation improvements and machine programming.
• Maintain and test electrical systems in manufacturing environments.
• Diagnose and fix hydraulic and pneumatic system issues.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems.
• Implement automation improvements and machine programs.
• Maintain and test electrical systems to ensure uptime.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to minimize downtime.

Skills

Troubleshooting automation systems

Troubleshooting PLC and HMI

Troubleshooting control algorithms

Troubleshooting hydraulic and Pneumatc

Servicing automation components

Optimization and performance tuning

Read and maintain control systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Factory automation

Machine programming

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Fletcher, NC is seeking an Electrician IV – Controls to join our manufacturing team.

You will troubleshoot, install, test, and maintain electrical control systems and participate in safety and TPM initiatives to ensure reliability. The role requires deep knowledge of automation, PLCs, HMIs, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems, with a focus on continuous improvement and production stability in a high-demand facility.