Senior Controls Technician

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MAU is hiring a Senior Controls Technician for our client in Lexington, KY.

As a Senior Controls Technician, you will support and maintain OT/ICS infrastructure across manufacturing sites, ensuring automation systems run efficiently, safely, and securely. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• Incentive opportunity (eligibility applies)
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays (eligibility applies)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement (eligibility applies)
• Adoption assistance (eligibility applies)

Shift Information

• This is a travel-based role, requiring up to 60% travel
• Remote work during the remaining 40%
• Primarily standard hours; however, specific hours may vary based on project and travel needs

Required Education and Experience

• Associate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronics, Instrumentation, or Mechatronics with certified training from Rockwell, Siemens, or Cisco and 4 years of relevant experience
• 5–8 years of experience in controls work and plant support within the consumer products industry
• Proficiency with:
• Siemens PCS7 with WinCC, Simatic Batch, Route Control
• Rockwell PLCs and software
• ICS Networks:
  Profinet, Ethernet IP, AS-I, IO Link
• Machine safety controls, SISTEMA
• OT Networking: switches, VLANs, IP addressing
• National Electric Code, NFPA
  70B, NFPA
  70E, NFPA
  79

Preferred Education and Experience

• Cisco Networking experience
• Rockwell Automation Product Certifications
• Siemens Product Certifications
• Project Management Certifications

General Requirements

• Ability to collaborate across departments and with external vendors
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across hardware and software systems
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Essential Functions

• Support OT network and ICT automation & process control systems in North American manufacturing plants
• Contribute to capital projects with electrical, automation, or process control components
• Assist with data collection systems, I4.0 migrations, OT networking, and cybersecurity initiatives
• Lead and conduct machine risk assessments; ensure systems meet SISTEMA Level D safety standards
• Review documentation for new machinery to confirm compliance with internal safety standards
• Provide technical expertise to assist third-party controls systems support across domestic locations
• Develop and manage a 5-year IC automation and control systems remediation plan
• Stay informed of evolving technologies and industry standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Role involves frequent travel to North American manufacturing locations (60%)
• Remote work up to 40%
• Work conducted in manufacturing environments with occasional exposure to industrial systems

Physical Demands

• Must be able to meet travel requirements
• May involve standing, walking, or operating in manufacturing environments for extended periods

Posting Locations

• Lexington, KY
• Salt Lake City, UT
• Atlanta, GA
• Phoenix, AZ
• Las Vegas, NV

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position

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