Senior PLC & Controls Technician

Spectraforce Technologies; Bremen (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Maintenance Technician Level III in Bremen, IN. This senior role emphasizes PLC controls, programming, drives, commissioning, and advanced electrical troubleshooting, acting as a high-level technical resource for complex equipment issues with limited supervision.

The candidate will diagnose and resolve controls-related problems while supporting equipment installations, startups, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance efforts across manufacturing lines.

Qualifications

• Advanced industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Heavy PLC experience is required.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and programming PLCs, not just replacing components.
• Strong experience with industrial drives, including commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Strong understanding of industrial controls and automation systems.
• Ability to independently diagnose complex equipment failures.
• Flexibility regarding shift assignment when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex electrical, controls, and automation issues on manufacturing equipment.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting and programming.
• Support commissioning, configuration, and troubleshooting of variable-frequency drives and other industrial drive systems.
• Diagnose PLC I/O, sensors, motors, drives, control circuits, and other automation components.
• Perform advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on production equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, control drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Assist with equipment installations, startups, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Serve as a technical resource to other maintenance technicians when complex controls or electrical issues arise.
• Partner with engineering and production teams on equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all plant safety and PPE requirements.

Skills

PLC experience

Troubleshooting PLCs

Industrial drives

Electrical troubleshooting

Independent diagnosis

Job description

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Maintenance Technician Level III in Bremen, IN. This senior role emphasizes PLC controls, programming, drives, commissioning, and advanced electrical troubleshooting, acting as a high-level technical resource for complex equipment issues with limited supervision.

The candidate will diagnose and resolve controls-related problems while supporting equipment installations, startups, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance efforts across manufacturing lines.