Controls Technician
On-siteHudsonville, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Controls Technician responsible for the installation, wiring, troubleshooting, and commissioning of electrical control panels, machinery, and automation systems. Reads electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; installs industrial wiring including rigid metal conduit; performs troubleshooting and commissioning of automation equipment and control panels. Requires 25–50% travel to customer sites for installation, startup support, and problem resolution; communicates with customers during onsite work and participates in customer training as needed. Familiarity with safety standards (NEC) and electrical safety practices; collaboration with electricians, engineers, and technicians in shop and field environments. Preferred additional experience includes licensed journeyman electrician or 4th-year electrical apprentice, experience with PLCs, HMIs, motion systems, robotics, and industrial networking; proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Required Qualifications
- Electrical Installation & Wiring
- Install, wire, and terminate electrical control panels and machine wiring.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Install industrial wiring systems, including rigid metal conduit.
- Troubleshooting & Commissioning
- Use meters and test equipment to diagnose and repair electrical circuits and control systems.
- Assist in power-up and commissioning of automation equipment and control panels.
- Provide troubleshooting support for both Apex-built systems and interfaces to equipment provided by others.
- Customer Site Work & Travel
- Travel 25–50% to customer sites for installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical support.
- Provide clear, professional communication with customers during onsite work.
- Participate in customer training as needed (technical or non-technical).
- Documentation & Standards
- Review customer specifications to ensure compliance with electrical and safety requirements.
- Follow internal, customer-specific, and national/international electrical standards, including NEC and safety practices.
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