Electro-mechanical controls technician

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Overview

CTG is seeking to fill an Electro-mechanical controls technician opening for our client in Morrisville, NC.

Location: Morrisville, NC

Duration: 6 months (with possible conversion to permanent role with client)

Salary: $29.88 - $ 33.89 Depending on experience and shift

Hours: 2pm- 10:30 pm OR 10pm - 6:30 am

Duties:

• Perform electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities to ensure plant equipment operates safely and efficiently.

• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, and other electronic systems including Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.

• Respond to equipment downtime, complete emergency repairs, and perform preventive maintenance.

• Maintain software and hardware configurations; assist in maintaining PLC/HMI program backups.

• Support Controls Engineers in developing and executing projects.

• Engage in the diagnosis and repair of SCADA, MES, SAP, and machine control systems.

• Execute PM work orders, inspect systems, and escalate issues as needed.

• Assemble and test electronic components based on engineering drawings, schematics, or manuals.

• Read electrical plans and ensure systems meet safety codes and design specifications.

• Document all work performed and support ongoing process improvements.

• Collaborate with Maintenance and Production teams to prioritize tasks and minimize downtime.

• Provide technical support for industrial automation systems including ControlNet, Profibus, and Ethernet.

• Assist with the training of maintenance team members and educate operators on equipment use.

• Maintain system logs, perform regular safety inspections, and follow all plant policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and electrical control systems.

• Advanced troubleshooting of sensors, relays, drives, control circuits, and networking systems.

• Familiarity with SCADA and data interfaces such as MES and SAP.

• Capable of operating hand, power, and precision diagnostic tools.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to use maintenance systems on tablets.

• Knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance .

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years in a production/operations environment.

• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing involving batch, continuous, or discrete processes.

• Previous work with packaging lines and troubleshooting electronic components required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, technical college diploma, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Laura Dominguez at Laura.Dominguez@ctg.com. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!