Controls Technician – 2nd Shift
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Controls Technician to support automated manufacturing equipment on 2nd shift. This is a hands-on position focused heavily on FANUC robotics, automation troubleshooting, PLC troubleshooting/editing, and maintaining automated manufacturing processes.
The ideal candidate has experience working in an automotive manufacturing environment and is comfortable troubleshooting equipment directly on the plant floor. This person does not need to be a controls engineer or develop PLC programs from scratch, but should be able to navigate PLCs, troubleshoot issues, and make necessary edits.
Shift: 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday
Hours: Approximately 1:45 PM – 10:00 PM
Travel: Little to none
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and support automated manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Work hands-on with FANUC robots, including program edits, calibration, troubleshooting, and recovery.
- Troubleshoot robotic systems including hardware, software, and equipment/instrument issues.
- Navigate PLC programs to diagnose equipment problems and make programming or logic edits as needed.
- Troubleshoot electrical controls, sensors, remote I/O, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, and other automation components.
- Support equipment programming and automation projects within the manufacturing facility.
- Perform troubleshooting and corrective actions to minimize equipment downtime.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and equipment documentation.
- Assist with automation system upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Document equipment changes, troubleshooting activities, and project information.
- Work collaboratively with maintenance, engineering, production, and other plant personnel.
- Follow all plant safety requirements and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of hands-on controls/automation experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with FANUC robotics.
- Ability to troubleshoot FANUC robots using a teach pendant.
- Experience performing robot program edits, calibration, troubleshooting, and recovery.
- Working knowledge of PLCs, including the ability to navigate programs, troubleshoot logic, and make edits.
- Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and automation projects.
- Ability to troubleshoot both hardware and software-related equipment issues.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Experience
- Allen-Bradley PLC experience, including Studio 5000 / RSLogix.
- HMI experience, including FactoryTalk View Studio.
- Experience with vision systems such as Cognex In-Sight.
- Experience with sensors, remote I/O, and other industrial automation components.
- Exposure to additional industrial robotic platforms is a plus.
Education
A college degree is not required. Relevant hands-on controls, robotics, automation, and automotive manufacturing experience is more important.
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role
The strongest candidate will be someone who can walk onto the manufacturing floor, evaluate an automation issue, troubleshoot a FANUC robot or PLC-related problem, determine the root cause, and help get the equipment running again. This position is best suited for someone who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting and working directly with automated manufacturing equipment.
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