Controls Technician Jobs in North Carolina
Controls Technician jobs in North Carolina are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in the state's advanced manufacturing, food and beverage processing, and industrial automation sectors, with openings at every level from apprentice through senior controls engineer. Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro are the most active hiring markets, anchored by employers such as Siemens, Honeywell, and Nucor Steel, all of which maintain significant operations across the state. The most sought-after specialties are PLC programming, SCADA systems, and process instrumentation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About the Position
For 30 years, Fortech, Inc. has provided industrial automation and control solutions for the municipal water and wastewater industry throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.
We are seeking an experienced Automation Controls Field Technician with a strong industrial electrical background. This is a hands-on position involving equipment installation, site evaluations, startup, troubleshooting, repair, and service of industrial automation and control systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform field installation of industrial automation, electrical, control, and communications equipment.
- Install and replace control equipment, field devices, radios, cellular equipment, antennas, cabling, and related hardware.
- Perform field wiring, terminations, equipment mounting, and site preparation for new installations and system upgrades.
- Conduct site evaluations and field surveys to document existing equipment, electrical conditions, communications equipment, and other information needed for upcoming work.
- Assist with startup and commissioning of new and modified control systems.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel drawings.
- Troubleshoot electrical and control systems, including control circuits, PLC I/O, VFDs, power supplies, relays, instrumentation, and communications equipment.
- Perform equipment repairs, replacements, and system upgrades as needed.
- Work independently and collaboratively with Fortech engineering personnel during installations, startups, and service work.
- Complete clear and accurate service notes, equipment documentation, and jobsite photographs.
- Communicate professionally with customers, operators, contractors, and other project personnel.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in industrial field service, electrical controls, automation, industrial maintenance, or a related technical field.
- Strong hands-on industrial electrical experience and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Experience using multimeters and other electrical diagnostic equipment.
- Working knowledge of industrial control components and systems.
- Experience with field installation, wiring, terminations, and equipment replacement.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform hands-on installation work.
- Ability to work independently in the field, troubleshoot problems, and recognize when additional technical support is needed.
- Good communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell or other industrial automation platforms, PLCs, VFDs, industrial communications, instrumentation, or water/wastewater systems is preferred.
Water and wastewater experience is highly preferred but not required for a candidate with strong industrial electrical and controls experience.
Schedule, Travel & Work Environment
This is a full-time position based out of Fortech's Charlotte, NC office. Depending on the day's assignment, technicians may report directly to a customer/job site or to the Charlotte office/shop for project preparation, installation work, service support, training, documentation, or other assigned work.
Technicians travel regularly to customer sites within their assigned service region, including water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, tanks, wells, and other locations. Occasional travel outside the assigned region may be required to assist other technicians or support project needs.
Work varies from day to day and may include installations, site evaluations, startup, troubleshooting, repairs, system upgrades, and project preparation. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in active industrial and municipal environments.
Schedules and daily assignments may vary based on customer needs, project schedules, service calls, travel, and weather conditions. When weather or site conditions affect scheduled field work, technicians will report as directed and may be assigned office/shop, project preparation, documentation, training, or other support work.
Early starts, extended days, and occasional overnight travel may be required based on job location and customer needs.
The position requires hands-on field work, including the use of hand and power tools, climbing ladders, and lifting and carrying equipment and materials.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for an experienced, dependable, hands-on technician who can work independently in the field, take ownership of assigned work, solve problems, and communicate professionally with customers and the Fortech team.
This position is well suited for someone with an industrial electrical, controls, automation, maintenance, or field service background who enjoys varied work, hands-on projects, and working at different customer locations.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position is based out of our Charlotte, NC office and requires regular travel to customer/job sites within an assigned service region. Depending on the day's assignment, you may report directly to a job site or to the Charlotte office. Are you able to meet these requirements?
- Please briefly describe your hands-on experience with industrial electrical and control systems, including experience with control circuits, PLC I/O, VFDs, power supplies, relays, instrumentation, communications equipment, installation, and troubleshooting.
Experience:
- hands-on industrial electrical: 1 year (Required)
- industrial controls : 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
About the Position
For 30 years, Fortech, Inc. has provided industrial automation and control solutions for the municipal water and wastewater industry throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.
We are seeking an experienced Automation Controls Field Technician with a strong industrial electrical background. This is a hands-on position involving equipment installation, site evaluations, startup, troubleshooting, repair, and service of industrial automation and control systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform field installation of industrial automation, electrical, control, and communications equipment.
- Install and replace control equipment, field devices, radios, cellular equipment, antennas, cabling, and related hardware.
- Perform field wiring, terminations, equipment mounting, and site preparation for new installations and system upgrades.
- Conduct site evaluations and field surveys to document existing equipment, electrical conditions, communications equipment, and other information needed for upcoming work.
- Assist with startup and commissioning of new and modified control systems.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel drawings.
- Troubleshoot electrical and control systems, including control circuits, PLC I/O, VFDs, power supplies, relays, instrumentation, and communications equipment.
- Perform equipment repairs, replacements, and system upgrades as needed.
- Work independently and collaboratively with Fortech engineering personnel during installations, startups, and service work.
- Complete clear and accurate service notes, equipment documentation, and jobsite photographs.
- Communicate professionally with customers, operators, contractors, and other project personnel.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in industrial field service, electrical controls, automation, industrial maintenance, or a related technical field.
- Strong hands-on industrial electrical experience and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Experience using multimeters and other electrical diagnostic equipment.
- Working knowledge of industrial control components and systems.
- Experience with field installation, wiring, terminations, and equipment replacement.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform hands-on installation work.
- Ability to work independently in the field, troubleshoot problems, and recognize when additional technical support is needed.
- Good communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell or other industrial automation platforms, PLCs, VFDs, industrial communications, instrumentation, or water/wastewater systems is preferred.
Water and wastewater experience is highly preferred but not required for a candidate with strong industrial electrical and controls experience.
Schedule, Travel & Work Environment
This is a full-time position based out of Fortech's Charlotte, NC office. Depending on the day's assignment, technicians may report directly to a customer/job site or to the Charlotte office/shop for project preparation, installation work, service support, training, documentation, or other assigned work.
Technicians travel regularly to customer sites within their assigned service region, including water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, tanks, wells, and other locations. Occasional travel outside the assigned region may be required to assist other technicians or support project needs.
Work varies from day to day and may include installations, site evaluations, startup, troubleshooting, repairs, system upgrades, and project preparation. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in active industrial and municipal environments.
Schedules and daily assignments may vary based on customer needs, project schedules, service calls, travel, and weather conditions. When weather or site conditions affect scheduled field work, technicians will report as directed and may be assigned office/shop, project preparation, documentation, training, or other support work.
Early starts, extended days, and occasional overnight travel may be required based on job location and customer needs.
The position requires hands-on field work, including the use of hand and power tools, climbing ladders, and lifting and carrying equipment and materials.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for an experienced, dependable, hands-on technician who can work independently in the field, take ownership of assigned work, solve problems, and communicate professionally with customers and the Fortech team.
This position is well suited for someone with an industrial electrical, controls, automation, maintenance, or field service background who enjoys varied work, hands-on projects, and working at different customer locations.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position is based out of our Charlotte, NC office and requires regular travel to customer/job sites within an assigned service region. Depending on the day's assignment, you may report directly to a job site or to the Charlotte office. Are you able to meet these requirements?
- Please briefly describe your hands-on experience with industrial electrical and control systems, including experience with control circuits, PLC I/O, VFDs, power supplies, relays, instrumentation, communications equipment, installation, and troubleshooting.
Experience:
- hands-on industrial electrical: 1 year (Required)
- industrial controls : 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Science & Research
- Chemicals & Materials
- Electronics & Hardware
- Energy
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in controls technician jobs across North Carolina.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, or instrumentation technology
- Hands-on experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens
- Proficiency in SCADA systems and HMI configuration and troubleshooting
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings
- Experience with industrial networking protocols including Ethernet/IP and Modbus
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures in industrial settings
Controls Technician Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a controls technician in North Carolina?
North Carolina does not require a state-issued license specific to controls technicians, so the path typically starts with an associate degree in electrical, electronics, or automation technology from a North Carolina community college such as Central Piedmont, Wake Tech, or Forsyth Tech. Employers strongly prefer candidates who hold or are pursuing a Certified Control Systems Technician credential through ISA. Hands-on experience through an apprenticeship or co-op program with a North Carolina manufacturer accelerates hiring.
Which companies hire controls technicians in North Carolina?
Employers hiring controls technicians in North Carolina right now include Brady Services, Corning, and Saft, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. North Carolina's dense concentration of food processing plants, automotive suppliers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers means controls technician demand stays active well outside the major metros.
Which North Carolina cities have the most controls technician jobs?
Charlotte, Wilmington, and Valdese post the most controls technician openings in North Carolina. Charlotte leads because of its large concentration of manufacturing facilities, energy companies, and industrial automation integrators, while Raleigh and Greensboro draw demand from pharmaceutical producers, food and beverage operations, and the Research Triangle's advanced manufacturing base.
Are there remote controls technician jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Controls technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring technicians to be physically present at equipment, panels, and production lines. About 0% of controls technician openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be in controls engineering design, system documentation, or remote SCADA monitoring rather than active troubleshooting and installation.
How can I get hired as a controls technician in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an associate degree program at a North Carolina community college paired with a manufacturing apprenticeship or co-op placement. Central Piedmont Community College and Forsyth Tech both have industrial automation tracks with employer partnerships. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as maintenance technician, electrical helper, or instrumentation assistant are regularly hired into junior controls positions at North Carolina food processing plants and automotive parts suppliers, especially with a basic PLC certification.
Where can I find and apply to controls technician jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to controls technician jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer. No sign-up is required to search.
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