Controls Technician Join EGGER North America and help drive the technology behind our manufacturing success. We're looking for a skilled Controls Technician who enjoys solving complex automation challenges, improving equipment performance, and supporting safe, reliable production in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. The Controls Technician supports safe, reliable, and efficient production by troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and improving industrial electrical, instrumentation, PLC, and automation systems. The role minimizes equipment downtime through preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards.

Schedule:

Monday

• Thursday 7am-4pm & Friday 7am-1pm.

Starting Pay:

$26.50/hour

City:

Lexington (US)

Lexington, North Carolina Contract Type:

Full-time Job-Code:

7006

Department:

Maintenance

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB

FUNCTIONS

(Job functions include but are not limited to the following) Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, PLC, HMI, VFD, and automation systems on manufacturing equipment. Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime. Support production during equipment failures and restore operations safely and efficiently. Diagnose and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs, remote I/O, communication networks, sensors, drives, motors, and safety circuits. Perform wiring, panel troubleshooting, device replacement, calibration, and field verification. Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC logic. Support minor PLC and HMI program modifications for troubleshooting purposes. Maintain industrial instrumentation including temperature, pressure, level, encoder, and analog/digital devices. Collaborate with Operations, Mechanical Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness. Follow all company safety policies, electrical safety procedures, and regulatory requirements. Other duties as assigned.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS

Standard Operations:

9-hour shifts Monday

• Thursday (7am
• 4pm) & 6-hour shift Friday (7am
• 1pm), however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

Occasional overnight travel may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting or standing up to 12 hours. Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds. Working in an industrial manufacturing environment. Reading computer screens and electronic devices. Use of hand and electrical tools and required PPE.

QUALIFICATIONS

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE Minimum 3 years of experience troubleshooting industrial electrical controls and automation systems. Experience with Siemens PLCs preferred. Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC, or similar software preferred. Experience with VFDs including Siemens SINAMICS, SEW, Lenze, or equivalent. Ability to troubleshoot equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience installing, calibrating, and maintaining industrial instrumentation preferred.

SKILLS, EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED preferred. Proven experience as a Controls Technician or similar industrial automation role. Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking, motor controls, sensors, instrumentation, and electrical systems. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills. Siemens technical training or certification preferred. BENEFITS