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Automation & Controls Technician

Miratech

Description


As an Automation & Controls Technician , you will support the installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and service of advanced automated packaging equipment at customer manufacturing facilities across North America.

This hands-on position focuses on industrial automation, electrical controls, PLC systems, HMIs, drives, sensors, and machine commissioning. You'll work directly with customers while supporting machine upgrades, improving equipment performance, and assisting Controls Engineers with programming modifications.

This role is ideal for candidates with industrial automation, controls, mechatronics, PLC, packaging equipment, or military electrical/electronic experience.

Responsibilities
  • Install and commission automated packaging equipment.
  • Perform electrical wiring, field installations, and panel assembly.
  • Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, drives, and electrical controls.
  • Download PLC, HMI, and drive programs.
  • Perform machine upgrades and process improvements.
  • Tune PID loops and support commissioning activities.
  • Interface directly with customers and subcontractors.
  • Read and interpret IEC electrical diagrams.
  • Troubleshoot industrial sensors, servos, drives, and control devices.
  • Support Controls Engineers with programming improvements.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education
  • Associate degree in Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 2 years supporting industrial automation equipment.
  • Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience with PLCs, HMIs, industrial controls, and automation.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics.
  • Excellent customer communication skills.
  • Ability to travel 70-80%.
Nice-to-Have Skills
  • Rockwell ControlLogix
  • CompactLogix
  • Allen-Bradley
  • Servo drives
  • VFDS
  • SAP
  • GMP/GDP manufacturing
  • Pharmaceutical packaging
  • 21 CFR Part 11
  • PID tuning
  • Commissioning experience
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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