Controls Technician

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Controls Technician Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Controls Technician to support and improve automated manufacturing systems in a fast-paced production environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, optimizing control systems, and working closely with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to maximize equipment reliability and performance. The Controls Technician will focus on PLC troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting, HMI support, and continuous improvement initiatives across a variety of automated production equipment.

• Diagnose and resolve electrical and controls-related equipment failures to minimize downtime.

• Troubleshoot and modify PLC programs using Allen-Bradley and Siemens software platforms.

• Support HMIs, industrial communication networks, and machine-to-machine interfaces.

• Analyze recurring equipment issues and implement long-term corrective actions.

• Assist with startup, commissioning, and optimization of new equipment and automation projects.

• Perform root cause analysis on machine faults and develop sustainable solutions.

• Work with maintenance and production teams to improve equipment uptime and efficiency.

• Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC platforms.

• Troubleshooting automation systems.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and control drawings.

• Experience working with HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and automated manufacturing equipment.

• Knowledge of SCADA systems.

• Familiarity with robotics or motion control systems.

This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced automation technology and provides career growth within engineering, automation, and maintenance leadership. Enjoy working a 1st shift schedule in a supportive environment focused on innovation.

The work environment is a clean, organized, and safety-focused manufacturing floor.

This is a Permanent position based out of Lafayette, IN.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette, IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions.

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