About the Role

We are seeking a Controls Engineer / Maintenance Technician with strong hands‑on experience in PLC troubleshooting, robotics, CNC controls, and automated manufacturing systems. This is a floor‑based, technical role supporting equipment reliability, breakdown recovery, and continuous improvement initiatives in a high‑volume automotive environment.

You will work directly with the Maintenance Manager and play a critical role in diagnosing electrical and automation issues, supporting production uptime, and ensuring safe, compliant troubleshooting practices.

Core Responsibilities

Controls & Automation Support

• Troubleshoot and repair Allen‑Bradley PLC systems
• Interpret electrical schematics and ladder logic for rapid diagnostics
• Support and modify HMI programs
• Troubleshoot servo systems, motion control, and CNC controls
• Support Fanuc robot troubleshooting and basic programming adjustments
• Assist with Safety PLC validation and machine safety systems
• Troubleshoot and support vision systems

Breakdown Response & Uptime Support

• Respond quickly to equipment downtime events
• Diagnose root causes of electrical and controls failures
• Support production during high‑impact downtime
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians to restore equipment safely

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Perform PM tasks on electrical and automation systems
• Document findings and corrective actions in CMMS
• Identify failure trends and recommend improvements

Safety & Compliance

• Follow OSHA, NFPA, arc flash, and LOTO procedures
• Maintain safe troubleshooting practices
• Support machine safety system integrity

Required Experience

• 3–5+ years industrial controls or electrical troubleshooting experience
• 5+ years troubleshooting Allen‑Bradley PLC systems
• Strong hands‑on experience with:
  • Allen‑Bradley PLCs
  • Ladder logic troubleshooting
  • HMI troubleshooting/modification
  • Servo systems & motion control
  • CNC machinery controls
  • Industrial electrical systems
  • Fanuc robot troubleshooting
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Experience in automated manufacturing environments
• Ability to work in a floor‑based, hands‑on role

Preferred Qualifications

• PLC program integration or modification experience
• Safety PLC troubleshooting
• Vision system experience
• CNC programming exposure
• CMMS experience
• Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or related training

Work Structure

• Reports directly to Maintenance Manager
• Contract labor position
• Floor‑based role in a manufacturing environment
• May require flexibility during critical downtime or project needs