Electrical Controls Technician

Compensation $35-$40/hour, with potential flexibility based on experience Travel Approximately 25-50% after ramp-up Our client is seeking two Electrical Controls Technicians to support the design, wiring, startup, installation, and field service of automated machinery. This role combines the hands-on responsibilities of a Field Service Technician with the technical controls capabilities typically found in a Controls Engineer. The Electrical Controls Technician will work directly with OEM machinery, building and wiring electrical systems, supporting machine startup, troubleshooting PLC/HMI controls, and providing technical support at customer facilities. The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial electrical controls and machine wiring, along with hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, and FactoryTalk View ME. Core Responsibilities Build, wire, troubleshoot, and support electrical control systems for automated machinery, including electrical panels, machine wiring, conduit, cabling, and safety circuits. Support PLC and HMI controls, machine startup, testing, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting. Provide field service and engineering support at customer locations for machine installations, equipment modifications, startups, and service needs. Work closely with mechanical engineering, controls engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and assembly teams throughout equipment design and production. Review electrical designs for form, fit, function, manufacturability, and application requirements using CAD tools and engineering documentation. Create and maintain electrical documentation, including schematics, Bills of Material (BOMs), drawings, and master engineering files. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment issues while supporting manufacturing, assembly, customers, sales, and other internal teams. Must-Have Qualifications 4-5+ years of industrial electrical controls experience, with significant hands-on machine wiring experience. Experience working within an OEM machinery, automated equipment, or machine-building environment. Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 and RSLogix 500. Experience with FactoryTalk View ME or comparable machine-level HMI development and troubleshooting. Experience supporting field maintenance, equipment installation, machine startup, or field service activities. Ability to read and work from electrical schematics, machine drawings, and wiring diagrams. CAD experience, including AutoCAD and exposure to 3D drawing/design tools. Nice-to-Have Qualifications Experience with packaging, filling, capping, or similar automated production machinery. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline. Experience building electrical panels and troubleshooting machine safety circuits. Experience commissioning or servicing OEM equipment at customer facilities. Broader electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience. Travel & Work Model This position is based fully onsite in Holland, MI when not traveling to customer facilities. Following the initial ramp-up period, approximately 25-50% travel is expected to support equipment installation, startup, troubleshooting, and service requirements. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates outside the area, typically structured as a sign-on bonus. Compensation & Travel Premiums The base compensation range is $35-$40/hour, with potential flexibility for exceptionally qualified candidates. The role also provides additional earning potential when supporting field service work: Weekday travel time while actively en route: 1.25x hourly rate Weekend travel time while actively en route: 1.5x hourly rate Field service work: 1.5x hourly rate Weekend field service work: 2x hourly rate Actual total compensation will depend on base rate, travel, service assignments, hours worked, and applicable premiums. Why Join Our Client This opportunity provides a strong blend of controls technology, hands-on electrical work, automated machinery, and field service. Rather than focusing exclusively on programming or machine assembly, the Electrical Controls Technician gets exposure to equipment throughout its lifecycle. The environment offers experience with: PLC and HMI controls Automated OEM machinery Electrical panel building and machine wiring Equipment startup and commissioning Customer-site field service Machine installations and modifications Manufacturing and assembly support Packaging and production automation Cross-functional engineering projects Benefits may include Medical and dental coverage Life insurance Paid time off Retirement savings plan with company match Professional development and career-growth opportunities Benefits eligibility beginning on the first day of employment Equal Opportunity Notice Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ( we , our , or Vaco by Highspring ) are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. 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