Controls Technician

Description

The Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, wiring, troubleshooting, and commissioning of electrical control panels, machinery, and automation systems. This position combines hands-on electrical work with basic controls understanding and customer-facing responsibilities. The role requires 25–50% travel to customer sites for installation, startup support, and problem resolution.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

Electrical Installation & Wiring

• Install, wire, and terminate electrical control panels      and machine wiring.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring      diagrams.
• Install industrial wiring systems, including rigid      metal conduit.

Troubleshooting & Commissioning

• Use meters and test equipment to diagnose and repair      electrical circuits and control systems.
• Assist in power-up and commissioning of automation      equipment and control panels.
• Provide troubleshooting support for both Apex-built      systems and interfaces to equipment provided by others.

Customer Site Work & Travel

• Travel 25–50% to customer sites for installation,      testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical support.
• Provide clear, professional communication with      customers during onsite work.
• Participate in customer training as needed (technical      or non-technical).

Documentation & Standards

• Review customer specifications to ensure compliance      with electrical and safety requirements.
• Follow internal, customer-specific, and      national/international electrical standards, including NEC and safety      practices.

Teamwork & Professional Conduct

• Work effectively with electricians, engineers, and      technicians in both shop and field environments.
• Provide timely updates on project progress.
• Act consistently with honesty, integrity, and strong      customer service values.

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

Required

• Experience with electrical wiring, industrial      equipment, or control panel assembly.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices,      including lockout/tagout and arc flash.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and strong      dependability.
• Willingness and ability to travel 25–50% for field      work.

Preferred

• Licensed journeyman electrician or 4th-year electrical      apprentice.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting industrial      machinery wiring.
• Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, motion systems, robotics, or      industrial networking.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements

• Lift 50 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs. with      assistance.
• Climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, squatting, and      extended walking.
• Occasional exposure to weather during field work.
• Operation of motor vehicles, forklifts, and power tools      as needed.