Controls & Automation Technician

Like digging into PLC logic, control panels and drives until you find the real fix? Join a growing, leading manufacturer of agricultural and industrial drying systems. You'll be the go-to controls expert for production, service and customers, and your feedback will shape the next generation of equipment.

About the role
You'll make sure engineered-to-order (ETO) control packages match the mechanical design. You'll diagnose equipment issues in production and in the field, decide whether the root cause is controls or hardware, and give clear step-by-step fixes. You'll also work closely with Development Engineering to turn what customers tell you into product improvements.

What you'll do

• Troubleshoot PLC programs across digital and analog I/O
• Diagnose electrical and controls issues with customers, remotely and on site
• Set up and tune VFD parameters (training available)
• Navigate and support equipment HMI interfaces
• Check that ETO control packages and schematics match the mechanical build
• Research and recommend solutions for field and controls problems
• Partner with sales, service and technical experts
• Work with Development Engineering on continuous improvement projects

What you bring

• BSEE with 0–2 years of PLC automation experience, OR an associate's in EE, automation or a PLC certificate with 2–5 years of hands-on control design, including PLC and HMI programming
• Ability to read and work from industrial electrical schematics
• Solid grasp of controls, automation and control theory
• Working knowledge of UL 508A panel standards
• Experience with pneumatic solenoid valves, VFD-driven pumping systems, and motor controls (including soft-start) for material handling
• Familiarity with distributed control and fieldbus, RS232 and RS485
• Clear communicator; self-directed, detail-oriented and good with priorities
• MS Office, including Visio and Project
• Able to travel up to 15%, lift up to 50 lbs and keep up with a fast pace

Nice to have

• PLC programming experience
• Comfort navigating industrial networks
• Knowledge of IEC / CE (European) control panel standards

Visa sponsorship is not available.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.