Overview

The Controls Technician provides hands-on technical support for industrial control systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient operation of automated distribution center equipment.

This role focuses on troubleshooting and maintaining PLC-, HMI-, and SCADA-controlled automation; industrial networks; sensors; drives; and control panels, partnering with Maintenance Technicians and Operations teams to restore uptime quickly and reduce repeat failures.

What You'll Do Troubleshoot and restore operation of PLC/HMI/SCADA-controlled equipment across automated material handling and packaging systems (conveyors, sortation, scanners, print/apply, scales, and related control cabinets)

Use online diagnostics and field verification to isolate faults (I/O, sensors, safety devices, communications) and execute safe recovery actions to minimize downtime

Diagnose electrical and controls failures involving sensors/photo-eyes, encoders, safety circuits, relays/contactors, power supplies, motor starters, and control wiring using schematics and test equipment

Support VFDs/servo drives and motor control systems by troubleshooting faults, validating parameters/settings, and coordinating repairs or replacements

Troubleshoot industrial communications and OT connectivity issues (device drops, addressing, network faults) and coordinate resolution with Controls Engineering and/or IT/OT as needed

Execute controls preventive maintenance including control panel inspections, device health checks, cleaning/securement, and verification of alarms and interlocks

Troubleshoot and support scan tunnels and vision systems including Datalogic, SICK, Cognex, Keyence, Zebra or similar

Support troubleshooting of automation-to-WMS/WCS interfaces including communication, data flow, and system handoffs

Utilize system diagnostics, alarms, and available data to support rapid fault isolation and recovery

What You'll Bring to the Table

Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED; technical certificate or associate degree preferred

2+ years of experience supporting industrial automation or controls systems

Working knowledge of PLC systems with ability to navigate logic for troubleshooting

Experience with HMI interfaces and alarm/fault diagnostics

Experience troubleshooting motor controls and industrial electrical systems

Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

Experience troubleshooting industrial scanning systems, vision systems, or automated data capture technologies

Military experience in relevant technical fields (electrical, mechanical, automation, avionics, or similar) is considered equivalent to industry experience Preferred Qualifications Experience in automated distribution center or manufacturing environments

Familiarity with Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and/or Siemens platforms

Experience supporting scan tunnels, barcode systems, or machine vision platforms

Familiarity with WMS/WCS environments and interaction with controls systems

Experience with SCADA or visualization systems

CMMS experience and strong work order discipline

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Job Category:

Distribution Center