Senior Controls and Automation Technician
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Austin, Texas, United StatesOn-sitePart TimeSenior LevelConstruction TechnologyEnterprise
Part TimeSenior LevelEnterpriseConstruction Technology
Job Summary
Develop and refine PLC logic, HMI screens, alarms, and automation sequences to improve safety and uptime. Create and maintain controls documentation including I/O lists, wiring diagrams, and service procedures. Diagnose failures using logs and fault codes, then perform root cause analysis to implement corrective actions. Integrate, test, and validate sensors, actuators, drives, and safety systems in factory and field environments. Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to standardize architectures and support operator training.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years supporting, troubleshooting, or commissioning industrial automation or electromechanical systems in production, field service, construction, robotics, or similar environments
- Demonstrated hands-on controls troubleshooting across electrical systems: 24VDC controls, sensors, relays/contactors, VFDs/servos, encoders, and basic instrumentation
- Experience with at least one PLC platform (or equivalent controls environment): Beckhoff/TwinCAT, Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, Codesys, or similar
- Working knowledge of common industrial communications/networking (e.g., EtherNet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP/RTU) and basic network troubleshooting
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot from drawings and update documentation with guidance
- Willingness to work in dynamic, field-like environments and travel as needed for commissioning/support
- Strong safety mindset and ability to follow structured troubleshooting and verification practices
Desired Qualifications
- Motion control experience (servo tuning, homing strategies, basic performance optimization)
- Functional safety familiarity (risk assessment concepts, safety circuits, ISO 13849 / IEC 61508 awareness)
- Experience with power quality issues, grounding/noise mitigation, generators, and field power distribution
- Experience supporting hydraulic systems from a controls perspective (instrumentation, interlocks, HPU integration)
- Scripting or automation skills (Python, Bash) and familiarity with data logging/diagnostics
- Experience with large-format robotics, gantry/CNC-like systems, or complex multi-subsystem industrial machines
- Experience creating commissioning checklists, test procedures, and training materials for technicians/operators
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