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Controls Technician jobs are open across manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, and automation, from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in PLC programming, SCADA systems, and instrumentation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 10 days of vacation first year
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – Available day one
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
What you will do
Under minimal supervision, conducts preventive maintenance, repair, installation, and commissioning and general servicing of systems (including detailed troubleshooting of systems). Responsible for high levels of customer satisfaction through direct, on site, customer interface. With a high level of complete technical competence, mentors control technicians, service technicians and mechanical technicians on building automation activities. Properly completes required project and service documentation. Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve building inefficiencies and resolve service-related items. As a trusted advisor to our customers, you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of service.
How you will do it
- Diagnoses and repairs complex control systems malfunctions requiring extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems and ability to test and write modifications in multiple languages of systems software.
- Consults with the customer through data gathered and site assessments. Provides field proposals for retrofits, upgrades and or enhancements to existing equipment. Assists sales by providing technical recommendations for sales leads.
- Manages assigned work to meet professional and efficient execution of time and customer satisfaction. Reports problems or changes to management immediately. Interfaces with branch manager, service manager, service project manager or subcontractors on projects to coordinate activities as required ethically and professionally.
- Provides sketches of field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and drawings. May assist with job layouts and bid proposals.
- Install and modify software and graphics.
- Communicates with customers upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Ensures high levels of customer satisfaction. Meets regularly with customers to become familiar with operating problems. Keeps customer informed on the service provided, outstanding issues and recommends system enhancements, upgrades, and replacement. Promotes the sale of add-on work.
- Adheres to all Johnson Controls and customer safety standards. Provides safety leadership and instruction to all control's technicians in the branch. Provides safety awareness while working onsite with Johnson Controls subcontractors.
- Trains the customer in control systems operations. Delivers manuals and documentation to the customer for training needs as required.
- Provides mentorship for certification of Controls Technicians and Service Technicians on complex building automation systems. Coaches, supports and trains the technical workforce on non-complex, non-critical equipment.
- Compiles job documentation, such as certificate of completion, customer training form, training certificates and punch lists.
- Conducts extensive self-study (reading, research and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency in company's product lines. Completes certifications as required by the company.
- Other duties related to the installing, commissioning and servicing of building controls and facilities management systems and energy management systems, as assigned.
- Assists in the design and configuration of building control systems as defined by the contract documents. Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, and bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
- Assists in developing and testing software programs necessary to operate the system per the project requirements' intent.
- Compiles and/or completes project as built and close-out documentation.
- Assists in the coordination and creation of necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
- Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned.
- Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required. Assists in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
- May provide field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings and software.
- Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
- Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
- Participates in release meeting with project field team.
- Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities.
- Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
What we look for
Required
- Be a dedicated member of a North America Branch team willing to learn and be responsible for system trouble shooting, repair and aftermarket services for this fast-growing business.
- Minimum of Six (6) years Commercial Controls troubleshooting experience in the HVAC industry. This includes buildings, chiller plants and systems.
- Vocational School program graduate or associate's degree in a technical field, or two years’ experience in servicing electronic and or mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated ability to install and/or service electronic control systems and HVAC equipment.
- Effective communication skills to represent Johnson Controls on customer sites.
- Possesses the ability to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people.
- Demonstrate effective writing skills as well as understanding of programs and software applications.
- Knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $29.13 - 40.09 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Johnson Controls304

- Caliber Collision159

- Terracon Consultants158

- Walmart127

- Cummins109

Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing1,627
- Consulting & Professional Services942
- Automotive650
- Electronics & Hardware569
- Construction & Real Estate548
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in controls technician jobs.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens
- Proficiency reading electrical schematics, ladder logic, and P&ID diagrams
- Associate degree or technical certificate in instrumentation, electronics, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with SCADA or HMI configuration and maintenance
- Knowledge of industrial networking protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, or Profibus
- Familiarity with calibration procedures for process instrumentation such as transmitters and sensors
Tips for Your Controls Technician Job Search
List every PLC platform you know
Recruiters filter by brand: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron. Spell out each platform you've worked with in your resume's skills section rather than grouping them under a generic 'PLC programming' label.
Highlight certifications prominently on your resume
ISA CCST, NICET, and OSHA 10 or 30 credentials move controls technician resumes past the first filter. Put them in a dedicated certifications section near the top, not buried in a dense paragraph at the bottom.
Target postings that match your control system depth
A job listing that emphasizes DCS and loop tuning needs different experience than one centered on motion control and servo drives. Match your application to the control architecture the employer named, not just the job title.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists controls technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a hands-on troubleshooting example
Controls technician interviews almost always include a scenario question about diagnosing a fault under time pressure. Rehearse one specific story where you traced an electrical or network issue to root cause, named the tools you used, and restored production.
Negotiate shift differential and on-call terms
Many controls technician roles include rotating shifts or on-call coverage. Ask about the rotation schedule and after-hours call frequency before accepting an offer. These terms affect your real compensation and are easier to negotiate before you start.
Controls Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most controls technicians?
The companies hiring the most controls technicians right now include Johnson Controls, Caliber Collision, and Terracon Consultants, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is consistently strong in manufacturing, energy, and utilities sectors.
How many controls technician jobs are remote?
About 3% of controls technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is low relative to many technical roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are SCADA support, controls programming review, and systems documentation work, rather than hands-on instrumentation or on-site installation roles.
How do you become a controls technician?
Most controls technicians start with an associate degree or technical certificate in instrumentation, electronics, or industrial automation. From there, hands-on apprenticeship or entry-level maintenance work builds the field experience that employers require. Earning an ISA Certified Control Systems Technician credential strengthens your standing for mid-level and senior roles.
How do I get a controls technician job with little experience?
Entry-level controls technician roles are often titled instrument technician helper, maintenance technician, or automation technician trainee. Focus applications on manufacturers, water utilities, and food processing plants, which hire for these feeder roles regularly. Completing a vocational PLC programming course and demonstrating hands-on project work, even from a lab or personal build, closes the gap faster than additional coursework alone.
What does the controls technician interview process look like?
Most controls technician interviews include a phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with a controls engineer or maintenance supervisor. Expect scenario questions about tracing a fault in a PLC program or diagnosing a loop calibration error. Some employers add a practical assessment where you read a schematic or walk through a ladder logic diagram on a whiteboard.
Where can I find and apply to controls technician jobs?
You can find and apply to controls technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that fit your skills and location from the listings on this page and apply directly to each one.
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