Entry Level Controls Technician Jobs
New grad controls technician jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Staffing & Recruiting, and Energy, with employers like Jobot, Johnson Controls, and Trane Technologies hiring at this level now.
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Top cityTampa, FL
Work type98% On-site
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Controls Technician
Tenneco·Athens, Alabama
Job functions:
2+ yrs exp.
High school diploma or GED
Full Time
10,000+ employees
Job Description
General Function:
The Controls Technician is to work under the Controls Engineer to train, complete improvement projects, and lead improvement projects. The Controls Tech essential duties are listed below. This position will be backup for the Controls Engineer position. Typical duties will include but not limited to the following:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Review, repair, and redesign legacy code as required and approved by controls engineer to update obsolete equipment
- Make and properly document PLC programming changes necessary for machine upgrades or process changes by engineering
- Learn other PLC programming such as Siemen’s steps 5 & 7, Omron, and Mitsubishi
- Troubleshoot and update/replace motion control systems (IAI, Allen Bradley, SEW, Emerson, etc.)
- Create and update electrical and programming prints/documentation in AutoCAD
- Setup communications between PLC’s and other needed automation (camera’s, marking systems, safety devices, etc.)
- Configuring and designing HMI systems
- Troubleshooting vision systems (Cognex, Keyence)
- Checking/updating equipment for compliance with industry standards UL and CE
- Improve programs for robot systems (KUKA, Motoman)
- Organizes outside contractors as needed for PM or other service work
- Work with outside vendors to identify and source parts needed for various projects
- Troubleshooting control system issues, and industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, RS-232/485, Modbus, Profibus, etc.)
- Write procedures for the maintenance personnel
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Teach classes to maintenance techs on controls troubleshooting/upgrading
- Teach classes to maintenance techs on PLC programming
- Certified in Arc Flash safety
- Follow lockout tag out procedures and give electrical safety training to others
- Desired Skill – familiar with SQL databases, servers, or computer programming languages
- Backup for the Controls Engineer
Qualification Requirements:
- Proficient in the use of computers – required
- Use of Microsoft Word, Excel – required
- Use of Microsoft Outlook – preferred
- Use of a CMMS system – preferred
- Proficient at troubleshooting vision systems – preferred
- Experience with laser systems (marking or welding) - preferred
- Proficient at Allen Bradley PLC programming – required (Siemens preferred but not required)
- Experience with teaching/programming KUKA or Motoman robots – required
- Familiarity with SQL and databases or computer programming – preferred
- Familiarity with troubleshooting motion control systems - required
- 5+ years experience as Maintenance Mechanic – preferred
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Technical/Vocational Training Certificate in Welding, Electrical, Hydraulics & Mechanical preferred
- 10+ years experience as Maintenance Mechanic preferred
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and basic mechanical drawings
- Ability to read and understand equipment manuals
- Ability to read and understand reports, purchase orders, bill of ladings, shipment tracking documents and other CMMS related documentation
- Ability to identify changes needed to improve reliability of a controls system or PLC programming of automation
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Must be able to perform job functions in parallel. (Multi-tasking)
- Must be able to work independently with minimum of direct supervision or other guidance
- Must be able to report up to plant management in professional manner
- Must be able to teach/train technicians in an effective manner
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing this job the employee will be:
- Sitting at Computer, Standing, Walking, Bending, Lifting and using Stairs to issue items to employees
- Standing, Walking, Bending, Lifting and using Stairs to place replacement stock in Supply Crib
- Maximum lifting will be 40 pounds
- All Work will be on concrete floor
Work Environment:
- Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection and safety shoes
- The facility is not temperature controlled.
- Daily work involves working with manufacturing related chemicals, electrical components, robotics, automated equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and various other hazards
Tenneco
Controls Technician
Athens, Alabama
Added 1d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
2+ yrs exp.
High school diploma or GED
Full Time
Job Description
General Function:
The Controls Technician is to work under the Controls Engineer to train, complete improvement projects, and lead improvement projects. The Controls Tech essential duties are listed below. This position will be backup for the Controls Engineer position. Typical duties will include but not limited to the following:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Review, repair, and redesign legacy code as required and approved by controls engineer to update obsolete equipment
- Make and properly document PLC programming changes necessary for machine upgrades or process changes by engineering
- Learn other PLC programming such as Siemen’s steps 5 & 7, Omron, and Mitsubishi
- Troubleshoot and update/replace motion control systems (IAI, Allen Bradley, SEW, Emerson, etc.)
- Create and update electrical and programming prints/documentation in AutoCAD
- Setup communications between PLC’s and other needed automation (camera’s, marking systems, safety devices, etc.)
- Configuring and designing HMI systems
- Troubleshooting vision systems (Cognex, Keyence)
- Checking/updating equipment for compliance with industry standards UL and CE
- Improve programs for robot systems (KUKA, Motoman)
- Organizes outside contractors as needed for PM or other service work
- Work with outside vendors to identify and source parts needed for various projects
- Troubleshooting control system issues, and industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, RS-232/485, Modbus, Profibus, etc.)
- Write procedures for the maintenance personnel
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Teach classes to maintenance techs on controls troubleshooting/upgrading
- Teach classes to maintenance techs on PLC programming
- Certified in Arc Flash safety
- Follow lockout tag out procedures and give electrical safety training to others
- Desired Skill – familiar with SQL databases, servers, or computer programming languages
- Backup for the Controls Engineer
Qualification Requirements:
- Proficient in the use of computers – required
- Use of Microsoft Word, Excel – required
- Use of Microsoft Outlook – preferred
- Use of a CMMS system – preferred
- Proficient at troubleshooting vision systems – preferred
- Experience with laser systems (marking or welding) - preferred
- Proficient at Allen Bradley PLC programming – required (Siemens preferred but not required)
- Experience with teaching/programming KUKA or Motoman robots – required
- Familiarity with SQL and databases or computer programming – preferred
- Familiarity with troubleshooting motion control systems - required
- 5+ years experience as Maintenance Mechanic – preferred
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Technical/Vocational Training Certificate in Welding, Electrical, Hydraulics & Mechanical preferred
- 10+ years experience as Maintenance Mechanic preferred
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and basic mechanical drawings
- Ability to read and understand equipment manuals
- Ability to read and understand reports, purchase orders, bill of ladings, shipment tracking documents and other CMMS related documentation
- Ability to identify changes needed to improve reliability of a controls system or PLC programming of automation
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Must be able to perform job functions in parallel. (Multi-tasking)
- Must be able to work independently with minimum of direct supervision or other guidance
- Must be able to report up to plant management in professional manner
- Must be able to teach/train technicians in an effective manner
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing this job the employee will be:
- Sitting at Computer, Standing, Walking, Bending, Lifting and using Stairs to issue items to employees
- Standing, Walking, Bending, Lifting and using Stairs to place replacement stock in Supply Crib
- Maximum lifting will be 40 pounds
- All Work will be on concrete floor
Work Environment:
- Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection and safety shoes
- The facility is not temperature controlled.
- Daily work involves working with manufacturing related chemicals, electrical components, robotics, automated equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and various other hazards
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Entry Level Controls Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level controls technician job?
Employers hiring at this level typically look for hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, or SCADA systems, even from school labs or personal projects. A two-year technical degree or a bachelor's in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering gives you a strong foundation. Internship experience, industry certifications like a Siemens or Allen-Bradley credential, and a portfolio of completed projects can set you apart from other entry level applicants.
Which companies hire entry level controls technicians?
Companies hiring entry level controls technicians right now include Jobot, Johnson Controls, and Trane Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from manufacturers, industrial automation integrators, utilities, and facilities management firms that run structured training programs for junior technicians.
Are there remote entry level controls technician jobs?
Yes, though most controls technician work is hands-on and on-site by nature. About 2% of entry level controls technician openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles typically involve controls programming, documentation, or technical support rather than physical equipment installation and commissioning.
Are these new grad controls technician jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior controls technician roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates who can demonstrate skills through coursework, lab projects, or a personal portfolio rather than a long employment record.
Which industries hire the most entry level controls technicians?
Entry Level controls technician roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Staffing & Recruiting, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they run continuous production or facility operations that require a steady pipeline of junior technicians trained on-site to support and eventually replace experienced staff.