Controls Technician

Job title: Controls Technician

Job Location(s) Las Vegas, NV, US, 89124

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

• 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