Controls Technician

Overview The Controls Technician provides hands-on technical support for industrial control systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient operation of automated distribution center equipment. This role focuses on troubleshooting and maintaining PLC-, HMI-, and SCADA-controlled automation; industrial networks; sensors; drives; and control panels, partnering with Maintenance Technicians and Operations teams to restore uptime quickly and reduce repeat failures. What You'll Do Troubleshoot and restore operation of PLC/HMI/SCADA-controlled equipment across automated material handling and packaging systems (conveyors, sortation, scanners, print/apply, scales, and related control cabinets)Use online diagnostics and field verification to isolate faults (I/O, sensors, safety devices, communications) and execute safe recovery actions to minimize downtimeDiagnose electrical and controls failures involving sensors/photo-eyes, encoders, safety circuits, relays/contactors, power supplies, motor starters, and control wiring using schematics and test equipmentSupport VFDs/servo drives and motor control systems by troubleshooting faults, validating parameters/settings, and coordinating repairs or replacementsTroubleshoot industrial communications and OT connectivity issues (device drops, addressing, network faults) and coordinate resolution with Controls Engineering and/or IT/OT as neededExecute controls preventive maintenance including control panel inspections, device health checks, cleaning/securement, and verification of alarms and interlocksTroubleshoot and support scan tunnels and vision systems including Datalogic, SICK, Cognex, Keyence, Zebra or similarSupport troubleshooting of automation-to-WMS/WCS interfaces including communication, data flow, and system handoffsUtilize system diagnostics, alarms, and available data to support rapid fault isolation and recovery What You'll Bring to the Table Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED; technical certificate or associate degree preferred2+ years of experience supporting industrial automation or controls systemsWorking knowledge of PLC systems with ability to navigate logic for troubleshootingExperience with HMI interfaces and alarm/fault diagnosticsExperience troubleshooting motor controls and industrial electrical systemsAbility to read electrical schematics and wiring diagramsExperience troubleshooting industrial scanning systems, vision systems, or automated data capture technologies Preferred Qualifications Experience in automated distribution center or manufacturing environmentsFamiliarity with Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and/or Siemens platformsExperience supporting scan tunnels, barcode systems, or machine vision platformsFamiliarity with WMS/WCS environments and interaction with controls systemsExperience with SCADA or visualization systemsCMMS experience and strong work order discipline The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law. This organization participates in E-Verify . Job Category: Distribution Center