Senior PLC Controls Technician - Onsite Automation Lead

Mars Incorporated; Temple (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

401k match

Vacation & Holidays

On-site benefits

Job summary

Mars Incorporated seeks a Senior Controls/PLC Technician for our Temple facility. The role focuses on maintaining and improving plant control systems, PLC/HMI programs, and electrical infrastructure to sustain safe, reliable operations at the manufacturing site.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLC/HMI/drive systems, mentoring technicians, and supporting IT and automation projects while ensuring equipment uptime and safety across the plant.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience in electrical/electronic/controls/automation.
• 3-5 years in factory controls & IT, including troubleshooting.
• Operational Electrical Qualification Certification (ability to work independently on live panels).
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel; server administration.
• Knowledge of databases (SQL Server/Access) and ODBC connectivity.
• Experience with PLC/HMI hardware and software, and networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement changes to improve plant performance using PLC/HMI/servo controls.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns with PLCs, HMIs, VFD/servo systems and electrical test equipment.
• Train technicians to troubleshoot and commission electrical control devices and interfaces.
• Act as technical resource to operations and maintenance for control-related issues.
• Support KPI achievement for factory controls and IT infrastructure.
• Prepare documentation, SOPs, and training materials for automation systems.

Skills

Electrical/Automation knowledge

PLC/HMI programming

Troubleshooting/maintenance

Industrial networks

Microsoft Office

Education

2-year technical degree

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SQL/Access databases

AutoCAD/SolidWorks PDM

Wonderware/Rockwell/Siemens software

Job description

Mars Incorporated seeks a Senior Controls/PLC Technician for our Temple facility. The role focuses on maintaining and improving plant control systems, PLC/HMI programs, and electrical infrastructure to sustain safe, reliable operations at the manufacturing site.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLC/HMI/drive systems, mentoring technicians, and supporting IT and automation projects while ensuring equipment uptime and safety across the plant.