2nd Shift Controls Engineer/Technician
Job in
Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey, 08818, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Careersinfood
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
2nd Shift Controls Engineer / Technician
Central New Jersey
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Salary: $90,000 – $100,000
We’re seeking an experienced Controls Engineer/Technician to support and maintain automated manufacturing operations in a fast‑paced production environment. This role is critical to ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Do- Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, motors, and control systems
- Maintain and support automation and electrical equipment
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to reduce downtime
- Support equipment installations, startups, and upgrades
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation
- Partner closely with maintenance, engineering, and production teams
- High School diploma or equivalent (required)
- Associate degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology or equivalent hands‑on experience
- AIB Engineering Certificate preferred
- 3–5 years of plant maintenance or engineering experience, including supervisory exposure
- Strong working knowledge of:
- HVAC and Refrigeration systems
- Electrical and electronic equipment repair
- Welding and industrial equipment installation/startup
- Experience troubleshooting PLC/HMI-based automation systems
- Manufacturing or industrial environment experience preferred
- Ability to work 2nd Shift (2 PM – 10 PM) reliably
Physical Requirements
- Required state, city, or county licenses (boiler, refrigeration, etc.) as applicable
- May be required to maintain certification to operate heavy equipment, including forklifts
- Ability to:
- Distinguish color‑coded equipment and wiring
- Hear and identify audible alarms
- Visually assess normal vs. abnormal equipment conditions
- Work in environments up to 100°F
Based in Central New Jersey with easy access from Metuchen, Woodbridge, Piscataway, South Plainfield, New Brunswick, and surrounding areas.
Interested?Email or message me directly to learn more.
No C2C
No third‑party submissions
No sponsorship available at this time
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