Controls Technician

Join Us at Isuzu – Moving the World, For You

Isuzu is seeking skilled and driven Controls Technicians to support the launch of our state-of-the-art assembly plant in Greenville County, South Carolina. As a global leader in the commercial vehicle industry, Isuzu is committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence—and we are building a team that will help bring advanced manufacturing systems to life.

Our mission is rooted in developing reliable, environmentally responsible transportation solutions while creating opportunities for people to grow and thrive. Through advanced automation, electrification, and smart manufacturing, Isuzu is shaping the future of mobility.

Innovation is at the core of everything we do. We encourage continuous improvement, technical curiosity, and collaboration across teams. At Isuzu, your expertise in control systems and instrumentation will play a critical role in ensuring safe, accurate, and reliable production operations.

Isuzu North America Corporation is investing approximately $280 million in a new 1 million-square-foot manufacturing facility in Greenville County, South Carolina. Located on more than 200 acres, this advanced facility will support a flexible production line capable of manufacturing both internal combustion and electric vehicles.

Production will include N-Series Gas, N-Series Electric, and F-Series Diesel trucks
, with a targeted annual capacity of up to fifty thousand units by 2030
. Manufacturing operations are scheduled to begin in 2027
, with further expansion planned in 2028
.

Strategically positioned near I-85, I-26, and the Port of Charleston
, the facility will centralize operations and logistics while creating more than 700 new jobs in the region.

• High school diploma or GED required;
  associate degree or technical certification in electrical, instrumentation, or automation preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with industrial control systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation, sensors, transmitters, actuators, VFDs, and HMIs
• Familiarity with PLC-based control systems and industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret control schematics, P&IDs, loop drawings, and wiring diagrams
• Experience using CMMS systems and supporting preventive maintenance programs
• Strong understanding of OSHA, NEC, and NFPA 70E safety standards
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools such as multimeters and calibrators
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to support a two-shift operation
  , including overtime or off-shift work as required

• Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate industrial control systems
  , including sensors, transmitters, actuators, and instrumentation
• Install and maintain HMI panels, VFDs, and control cabinets supporting production equipment
• Conduct functional testing of control loops, analog and digital I/O, and signal communications
• Assist with PLC and HMI programming adjustments under engineering guidance
• Monitor control system performance and support preventive and predictive maintenance activities
• Read and interpret control schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and technical documentation
• Document system changes, calibration data, and parameter adjustments in the CMMS
• Support new equipment installation, commissioning, loop checks, and system upgrades
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams to improve system reliability
• Ensure strict compliance with safety procedures
  , including lockout/tagout and electrical safety standards
• Provide troubleshooting support and technical guidance to operations and maintenance personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department and company objectives
• Opportunity for annual merit increases
• Opportunity for annual performance bonuses
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Savings Plan (401k) with company match
• Annual Retirement Contribution (ARC) – additional employer-funded retirement contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Family Building, Fertility & Adoption Assistance

• Be part of a greenfield startup manufacturing operation
• Help launch a highly automated, advanced production facility
• Work hands-on with modern control systems and smart manufacturing technologies
• Collaborate with world-class partners such as Volvo, GM, and Cummins
• Join a global leader in the commercial truck industry
• Support a major investment bringing 700+ jobs to South Carolina