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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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401K Match
Vacation
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Cafeteria/ Canteen
Controls and Electrical Systems Technician
Responsibilities
- Provide electrical maintenance support by troubleshooting equipment, interpreting machine status indicators, and identifying potential failure points to improve reliability.
- Maintain, test, and repair electrical control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, power distribution equipment, VFDs, relays, contactors, transformers, and related components.
- Read, interpret, update, and communicate electrical drawings and schematics to support maintenance and operational activities.
- Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, preventive maintenance practices, and enhancement of maintenance management systems.
- Collaborate with engineering, mechanical, process, and reliability teams to support equipment design, installation, startup, maintenance, safety, and operational objectives.
- Support quality, safety, and compliance initiatives by maintaining controls and monitoring systems, improving equipment safety performance, and promoting 5S and housekeeping standards.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of industrial electrical maintenance or technical support experience; extrusion, plastics, web handling, or winding experience preferred.
- Associate degree in Industrial Systems, Electrical/Electronics Technology, or related field preferred; relevant technical certifications are a plus.
- CCST Level I certification, or willingness and ability to obtain certification with company support, preferred.
- Strong PLC, HMI, and VFD experience, including PLC programming and troubleshooting; GE/Emerson and Siemens platforms preferred.
- Knowledge of industrial communication networks and electrical troubleshooting, including Profibus, Profinet, Remote I/O, Serial, and Ethernet systems.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, with flexibility to support 24/7 operations, overtime requirements, and obtain required equipment certifications.
Additional Information
Ph. 734-456-5752
wilmarie.ortras@fnacc.com
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Who's Hiring
- Trane Technologies60
- Johnson Controls53
- Jobot34
- Thermo Systems31
- The Building People25
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting34
- Manufacturing27
- Energy10
- Construction & Real Estate9
- Consulting & Professional Services8
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 Trane Technologies, Johnson Controls, and Jobot, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Michigan, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistently strong in manufacturing, energy, and utilities sectors.
How many controls technician jobs are remote?
About 9% of controls technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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