Controls Technician

Reference: 1681434355_1791496585

Controls Technician

About the Role
We're building production lines for a brand new fiber optic connector product driven by AI data center demand. We need a hands on controls technician to keep our custom automated equipment running. You'll be the first line of defense on machine downtime, faults and sensor errors, which keeps our engineers focused on design. Experienced technicians who lean toward the engineering side will thrive here.

What You'll Do
Diagnose and resolve machine downtime, faults and sensor errors quickly
Debug IO and diagnose PLC and HMI code
Maintain and repair electrical panels, sensors, servo drives and pneumatics
Install, maintain and program robotic arms and motion control components
Work from electrical schematics, CAD drawings and technical manuals to troubleshoot and modify equipment
Support our engineers during machine builds and commissioning
Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and industrial safety standards

What You'll Bring

Associate degree or technical certification in automation, mechatronics, electronics or a related field
Hands on PLC and HMI experience, including diagnosing and modifying code
Allen Bradley Studio 5000 experience preferred. Beckhoff, Siemens or CODESYS experience is also welcome
Solid understanding of industrial electrical panels, AC/DC voltage, sensors, servo drives and pneumatics
Experience with robotic arms and motion control
Ability to read and work from schematics and technical drawings
Strong troubleshooting instincts and a sense of urgency when equipment is down

Nice to Have
Epson robot or ProFace HMI experience
Exposure to machine vision systems

Why This Role
You'll work on brand new equipment for a growing product line, alongside engineers who will give you exposure to the design side.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$32.00 - $90.00
Per hour
USD32.00 - USD90.00 per hour
Added 08/10/2026
Reference: 1681434355_1791496585

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