Controls Technician Jobs

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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Overview

Open roles8,728+
Top stateTexas
Top employerJohnson Controls
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type97% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Johnson Controls
HVAC Truck Based Sr Controls Technician
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Johnson Controls
New 3h ago
HVAC Truck Based Sr Controls Technician
Johnson Controls
Lenexa, Kansas
Specialized Engineering
Construction
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Operations
HVAC Technician
$29 - $40/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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ABB
Quality Control Technician
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ABB
New 4h ago
Quality Control Technician
ABB
Pinetops, North Carolina
Quality Control
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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MAPEI Corporation
Quality Control Technician
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MAPEI Corporation
New 6h ago
Quality Control Technician
MAPEI Corporation
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Quality Control
$22.00/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Johnson Controls
HVAC Truck Based Controls Technician
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Johnson Controls
New 15h ago
HVAC Truck Based Controls Technician
Johnson Controls
Tempe, Arizona
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$24 - $33/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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American Fuji Seal
Quality Control Technician
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American Fuji Seal
New 18h ago
Quality Control Technician
American Fuji Seal
Jeffersonville, Indiana
Quality Control
$20 - $22/hr
On-Site
High School

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Controls Technician Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Johnson Controls
    Johnson Controls304
  • Caliber Collision
    Caliber Collision159
  • Terracon Consultants
    Terracon Consultants158
  • Walmart
    Walmart127
  • Cummins
    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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