Electronics Controls Technician

The Electronics Controls Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and electronic equipment in a manufacturing environment. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal performance of industrial control systems, PLCs, and various electronic components while maintaining safety standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and works a night shift.

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain complex electronic/electrical equipment, including comprehensive work on PLCs, motor relays, circuit breakers, and industrial control systems to ensure optimal facility operations.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain sophisticated electronic systems, including detailed work with PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, vision systems, and AC/DC drives, while ensuring all automated manufacturing equipment operates at peak efficiency.
• Perform precise calibration, alignment, and modification of electronic components and circuitry, implementing preventive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability and performance metrics.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of complex electronic issues using sophisticated diagnostic equipment and technical documentation, implementing both immediate solutions and long‑term preventive measures.
• Coordinate effectively with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to resolve technical challenges, implement system improvements, and maintain rigorous equipment performance standards.
• Participate in facility‑wide continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for system upgrades, process enhancements, and efficiency improvements, including cost‑saving measures.
• Perform and maintain comprehensive Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out procedures and safety systems, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety standards and regulations while protecting personnel and equipment.
• Must be willing to help troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma/GED (Electronics Technology degree preferred) or equivalent.
• 3‑5 years hands‑on experience as Electronics Technician preferred.

• Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Mechanical Skills.
• Strong knowledge of industrial controls and automation.
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms.
• Expertise in electrical/electronic systems troubleshooting.
• Understanding of NEC electrical codes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Industrial electronics expertise.
• Servo and drive systems knowledge.
• Electrical safety knowledge.
• Training capabilities.
• Problem‑solving ability.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must pass pre‑employment assessment.
• Drug screening required.
• Background check required.

• Industrial control systems and automation.
• PLC programming and ladder logic.
• Electrical and electronic theory.
• Safety protocols and procedures.
• Process control systems.
• Industrial networking and communications.
• NEC and safety regulations.
• Advanced troubleshooting and technical problem‑solving.
• Equipment calibration.
• Programming and software modification.
• Technical documentation.
• Preventive maintenance.
• Manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication.
• Basic knowledge of machine tools (lathes, mills, drill press).
• Basic knowledge of welding and sheet metal fabrication.

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Standing/walking for extended periods.
• Working in various positions (bending, kneeling, reaching).
• Required to lift, bend, crouch, reach, twist, and crawl.
• Exposure to manufacturing environment (noise, heat, chemicals).
• May require working in confined spaces.
• Required to work in high places.
• Required to ascend and descend ladders safely.
• Ability to safely operate mobile equipment.
• Ability to wear respiratory protection as needed.
• Ability to wear ARC flash equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE (hearing protection, steel‑toe shoes, safety glasses).

• Noise levels above 85 dB.
• Operation of complex machinery.
• Solvents, fumes and…