Vision Systems & Controls Technician

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Laitram Machinery, Inc. is seeking a Vision Team Support Technician to provide technical support for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, IPCs, robots, and cameras in a food-processing machinery environment.

You will perform factory acceptance tests, commission equipment, and troubleshoot on-site and remotely, while creating user documentation and training materials for engineers, technicians, customers, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Electrical Technology.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and robotics.
• Ability to travel 15–20% including overnight/international trips.
• Must lift 50 pounds and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, IPCs, robots, and cameras.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Tests and commission equipment.
• Troubleshoot control systems remotely and on-site.
• Create documentation and training materials for users.
• Assist engineering with upgrades and hardware changes.

Skills

PLC logic

Ladder logic

Structured text

Function blocks

VFDs

Asynchronous motors

Troubleshooting

Electrical diagrams

English fluency

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Lift 50 pounds

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Multimeters

Word

Excel

Job description

Laitram Machinery, Inc. is seeking a Vision Team Support Technician to provide technical support for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, IPCs, robots, and cameras in a food-processing machinery environment.

You will perform factory acceptance tests, commission equipment, and troubleshoot on-site and remotely, while creating user documentation and training materials for engineers, technicians, customers, and suppliers.