Controls Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Controls Technician

Position Overview

Seeking a hands-on Controls Technician to support the installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial control systems and process equipment. This role is ideal for someone with experience in PLC-controlled manufacturing environments, particularly within food & beverage, dairy, sanitary processing, water treatment, or other fluid process industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-based control systems, instrumentation, and electrical equipment.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, and field checkout of automation systems.
• Perform electrical and instrumentation installation, wiring, and testing.
• Support control panel assembly, modification, and maintenance.
• Configure and troubleshoot field devices including flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, control valves, and VFDs.
• Perform electrical I/O verification and system testing.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layouts, and P&IDs.
• Work closely with engineers, electricians, and project teams during installations and upgrades.
• Support preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in Electrical Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial control systems and electrical equipment.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs and industrial automation systems.
• Experience with motor controls, VFDs, relays, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment, including multimeters and process calibrators.
• Basic understanding of industrial networking and communications.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food & beverage, dairy, sanitary processing, water treatment, or similar process manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with fluid process systems, including pumps, valves, piping systems, CIP systems, and process instrumentation.
• Familiarity with HMI systems such as FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, or Ignition.
• Knowledge of UL 508A control panels.
• Experience with startup, commissioning, and plant maintenance activities.

Benefits

Vacation/PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Bonus

Relocation

Telecommute

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/24/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$20 - $30 USD per hour