Controls Technician

Job Title: Controls Technician

Job Description

The Controls Technician supports a large capacity expansion project by building, installing, and commissioning new process equipment and control systems. This role focuses on bringing new equipment online, including pneumatics, steam control, and PLC-based systems, while replicating and integrating existing multi-story systems at the facility. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with a growing team that is expanding capabilities across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble new process equipment, including multi-story processing units, in support of a large capacity expansion project.
• Bring new equipment online by installing, configuring, and integrating pneumatics, steam control systems, and PLC-based controls.
• Run electrical conduit, including operating a threader, bending EMT, and installing PVC conduit for new and existing systems.
• Pull electrical wires and terminate connections in electrical cabinets and panels according to schematics and blueprints.
• Install and modify power distribution systems and power panels to support new equipment and expanded capacity.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, pneumatics, and electrical systems to diagnose issues and restore equipment to proper operation.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and other technical documentation to guide installation and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate daily with facility support staff and electricians to coordinate work, resolve issues, and ensure safe, efficient project execution.
• Replicate and standardize existing control and process systems across multi-story installations to ensure consistent performance and reliability.
• Travel to an additional facility after the initial on-site period to support equipment installation, start-up, and troubleshooting as needed.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience with PLC troubleshooting and pneumatic transfer systems.
• At least 2 years of experience installing and working with electrical conduit, including running a threader, bending EMT, and installing PVC conduit.
• At least 2 years of experience with power distribution systems and power panels.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting electrical systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Experience running electrical conduit, pulling wires, and terminating electrical cabinets and panels.
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting within automation environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and repair control system issues.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a technical team and coordinate with facility support and electricians.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related technical field is preferred.
• Experience working in a regulated industry such as FDA or cGMP environments is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with multi-story process equipment installations is advantageous.
• Willingness and ability to travel to another facility after the initial on-site period.

Work Environment

The Controls Technician works within a team of approximately 17 people, collaborating closely day-to-day with a core group of 5-6 colleagues, including facility support staff and electricians. The role is based initially at one primary site for approximately 6-8 months, focusing on a large capacity expansion project involving multi-story process systems. After this period, the position requires travel to an additional facility to support similar installation and commissioning activities. The environment is highly collaborative and project-focused, with an emphasis on automation, electrical systems, pneumatics, and power distribution in a growing operation that is expanding capacity across both sites.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Verona, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Verona,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

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