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GPAC

Engineering Technician

Pay: $57,000–$70,000/yr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: 34 locations (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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Job Description

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - AUTOMATION & CONTROLS

Location:

Omaha, Nebraska Compensation:

$57,000-$70,000 + Benefits A growing manufacturer of engineered agricultural and industrial equipment is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician to support automation and controls for complex equipment systems. This role works closely with Engineering, Production, Service, Sales, and customers to diagnose equipment issues, support Engineered-to-Order systems, and turn technical problems into practical solutions that improve equipment performance and reliability.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Troubleshoot PLC programs, including digital and analog I/O Navigate and diagnose equipment through HMI interfaces Troubleshoot control panels, field devices, VFDs, and related hardware Read, interpret, and help develop electrical schematics Determine whether equipment problems are controls, electrical, mechanical, or hardware related Ensure ETO control packages integrate properly with mechanical equipment Support Production, Service, Sales, and customers with controls-related issues Provide clear, step-by-step troubleshooting instructions Research and recommend solutions for customer field issues Partner with Development Engineering to incorporate customer feedback Support continuous improvement involving controls, reliability, and product performance

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Hands-on industrial automation, electrical controls, or manufacturing-equipment experience Experience with PLCs, HMIs, control panels, and electrical schematics Ability to analyze PLC programs and troubleshoot digital and analog I/O Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills Familiarity with VFDs and parameter setup—or the technical aptitude to learn Ability to independently diagnose problems and develop practical solutions Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with customers Agricultural equipment, grain handling or drying systems, industrial machinery, field service, or engineered-equipment experience is a plus

WHY CONSIDER IT?

$57,000-$70,000 compensation range Comprehensive benefits package Hands-on exposure to PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, controls, and engineered equipment Direct collaboration with Engineering, Production, Service, and customers Opportunity to influence product improvements and equipment reliability Stable manufacturing environment with long-term career growth For immediate and confidential consideration, email your resume to: Hillary Cooley Executive Search Consultant | Manufacturing & Industrial Operations gpac - Growing People and Companies hillary.cooley@gogpac.com All inquiries and candidate information will be held in the strictest confidence.

Keywords:

Engineering Technician, Controls Technician, Automation Technician, Electrical Engineering Technician, PLC Troubleshooting, HMI, VFD, Electrical Controls, Control Panels, Electrical Schematics, Digital I/O, Analog I/O, Industrial Automation, ETO, Equipment Troubleshooting, Field Service, Agricultural Equipment, Grain Equipment, Industrial Machinery, Production Support