Controls Technician

Job Title: Controls Technician

Location: Hopewell Junction, NY.

Employment Type: Direct hire

Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing

Compensation: Up to $36.92 /hr.**Based on experience 

Schedule: 40 hrs/Week. (M-F 8:00 AM-5:00 PM)

About the Opportunity:

• The client is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Technician in Hopewell Junction, East Fishkill, NY. 
• In this role, you will learn and eventually take ownership of all computerized control systems and their associated subsystems within the Central Utility Plant of the Facilities Organization supporting a semiconductor manufacturing facility. 
• These systems include High and Low Temperature Chilled Water, High Temperature Hot Water, Deionized Water, and Compressed Air Systems. 
• 98% of all systems are networked Modicon PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) which report into our multiple GE (General Electric) iFix SCADA (Supervisory, Control and Data Acquisition) systems. 

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. 

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive the business outcomes they seek. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

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What You'll Do:

• These higher-level systems then allow for remote alarming, monitoring, control, and reporting to our various facility teams, as well as our enhanced alarm and trending systems. 
• Troubleshoot PLCs, Networks, and Communications, and make necessary PLC logic changes as required to simplify and standardize like processes. 
• Interface with Engineering on all System/Equipment concerns and problems. 
• Perform preventive maintenance activities and visual inspection tours, documenting performance metrics on CUP equipment. 
• React to error messages on building and site systems and equipment, and recover from process and equipment interruptions. 
• Utilize computers to document and communicate system status for all site operation systems, including shift logs, to collaborate across all shifts. 
• Plan and implement all system upgrades as needed. 
• Train and lead new I&C Technicians. 
• Provide high-level status presentations to all levels of management.
• Perform all activities safely and responsibly and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Associate Degree.
• 2+ years of experience in programming and troubleshooting PLC's.

What Sets You Apart:

• Understand programming, electrical interfacing, networking concepts, computer configurations, and HMI's (Human Machine Interfaces). 
• The successful candidate must be a motivated self-starter who can work in a team environment with a primary focus on customer satisfaction. 
• Good communication skills and schedule flexibility are important as weekend coverage will be needed.
• Familiarity with and utilization of LEAN tools to ensure continuous improvement, utilization, and costs.
• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal).
• Knowledge in Equipment Control Systems, PLCs, Single Loop Controllers, SCADA's 
• Knowledge in Combustion/Boilers 
• Knowledge in Refrigeration/Chillers 
• Ability to understand Logic, Sequencing, and Programming. 
• Must be 'hands-on' and be able to work in the field alongside operators and technicians. 
• Familiarity with hand tools and ability to utilize a DMM (Digital Multimeter). 
• Knowledge in Ethernet Networks and Communications.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Must be able to perform shift work on an 8-hour schedule.
• Able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds periodically throughout the shift (preventive maintenance) and process issues.
• Ability to perform work in a standing position for the majority of an 8-hour shift (excluding breaks).

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.