Wind Test & Controls Specialist

Midland Garage Door; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Disability & recovery benefits

Parental Leave

Vacation & Sick Time

Holiday pay

Referral Bonus

Boot allowance

Safety glasses allowance

Job summary

Midland Garage Door is seeking a detail-oriented Test & Controls Technician to join our Engineering team in West Fargo. The role begins with wind load testing, equipment accreditation, and DASMA 108 compliant reporting, before transitioning to factory controls, automation, and engineering support at West Fargo and Salt Lake City facilities.

The position offers growth through hands-on testing, documentation, and modernization of aging PLCs, with emphasis on reliability and cross-site

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two-year technical degree preferred in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Technology or related field.
• Experience with structured testing, instrumentation, or quality documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Phase 1: achieve wind test equipment accreditation and execute tests per DASMA 108.
• Coordinate test specimen fabrication with production teams at two facilities.
• Set up and operate test equipment; record data in real time and generate test reports.
• Coordinate with PE for report review and seal; manage submissions to state authorities.
• Phase 2: support and modernize factory controls; assist with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Document control logic, wiring diagrams, and production line schematics.
• Audit and organize factory wiring to reduce downtime and improve reliability.

Skills

Test & controls engineering

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Reading electrical schematics

Robotic systems

Networking basics

PLC/HMI programming

Allen Bradley hardware

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree in Mechatronics/Automation/Electrical Technology

Tools

RS Logix 5000

SolidWorks

Milling machines

Welders

Data acquisition software

Job description

Midland Garage Door is seeking a detail-oriented Test & Controls Technician to join our Engineering team in West Fargo. The role begins with wind load testing, equipment accreditation, and DASMA 108 compliant reporting, before transitioning to factory controls, automation, and engineering support at West Fargo and Salt Lake City facilities.

The position offers growth through hands-on testing, documentation, and modernization of aging PLCs, with emphasis on reliability and cross-site