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Full-time
professional certificate
Posted 43d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Responsible for the installation, wiring, and commissioning of electrical control panels and automation systems. Includes troubleshooting electrical circuits and providing technical support at customer sites.
Requirements
Requires experience with industrial electrical wiring and the ability to read electrical schematics. Candidates must be willing to travel 25-50% and adhere to strict electrical safety standards.
Full job description
Description
The Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, wiring, troubleshooting, and commissioning of electrical control panels, machinery, and automation systems. This position combines hands-on electrical work with basic controls understanding and customer-facing responsibilities. The role requires 25–50% travel to customer sites for installation, startup support, and problem resolution.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
Electrical Installation & Wiring
Install, wire, and terminate electrical control panels and machine wiring.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Install industrial wiring systems, including rigid metal conduit.
Troubleshooting & Commissioning
Use meters and test equipment to diagnose and repair electrical circuits and control systems.
Assist in power-up and commissioning of automation equipment and control panels.
Provide troubleshooting support for both Apex-built systems and interfaces to equipment provided by others.
Customer Site Work & Travel
Travel 25–50% to customer sites for installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical support.
Provide clear, professional communication with customers during onsite work.
Participate in customer training as needed (technical or non-technical).
Documentation & Standards
Review customer specifications to ensure compliance with electrical and safety requirements.
Follow internal, customer-specific, and national/international electrical standards, including NEC and safety practices.
Teamwork & Professional Conduct
Work effectively with electricians, engineers, and technicians in both shop and field environments.
Provide timely updates on project progress.
Act consistently with honesty, integrity, and strong customer service values.
Education, Experience & Skill Requirements
Required
Experience with electrical wiring, industrial equipment, or control panel assembly.
Ability to read electrical schematics.
Strong understanding of electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout and arc flash.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and strong dependability.
Willingness and ability to travel 25–50% for field work.
Preferred
Licensed journeyman electrician or 4th-year electrical apprentice.
Experience installing and troubleshooting industrial machinery wiring.
Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, motion systems, robotics, or industrial networking.
Ability to work with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Physical Requirements
Lift 50 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
Climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, squatting, and extended walking.
Occasional exposure to weather during field work.
Operation of motor vehicles, forklifts, and power tools as needed.
Related keywords
Controls TechnicianElectrical Control PanelsAutomation SystemsRigid Metal ConduitNECJourneyman ElectricianElectrical ApprenticePLCsHMIsMotion SystemsRoboticsIndustrial NetworkingLockout/TagoutArc FlashCommissioningTechnical Support
Partnering with businesses to improve their manufacturing through automation.
Industry
Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1991
Headquarters
Hudsonville, Michigan
LinkedIn followers
986
We provide automation solutions, control systems, electrical and panel building to various industries, including:
OEM
Food and beverage
High-volume panel build
Electrical installation
Material handling
Manufacturing
Battery
Building materials
Furniture
Pharmaceutical/medical
Automotive
Self-care products
Our engineers and electricians/technicians are knowledgeable and experienced and work hard to provide excellent service to customers. Our culture is built on integrity, humility, excellence, teamwork and fun that leads to professional growth for our team members and quality work for our customers. We’re always looking for talented people to join our team!
We specialize in the design and programming of PLC/HMI, robot and vision control systems. Services include:
*Electrical control system design, programming, CAD
*PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, custom software
*UL certified panel fabrication shop
*25+ Experienced control engineers
*25+ Machine wiring and panel assembly electricians
Offices: 3566 Highland Dr., Hudsonville, Michigan 49426, US
Automation SolutionsSystem IntegrationControl System Design/UpgradesElectricalMachine WiringCustom & High-Volume UL Panel BuildsMachine OptimizationPLC/HMI ProgrammingAdvanced Process ControlRobotics
Partnering with businesses to improve their manufacturing through automation.
Industry
Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1991
Headquarters
Hudsonville, Michigan
LinkedIn followers
986
We provide automation solutions, control systems, electrical and panel building to various industries, including:
OEM
Food and beverage
High-volume panel build
Electrical installation
Material handling
Manufacturing
Battery
Building materials
Furniture
Pharmaceutical/medical
Automotive
Self-care products
Our engineers and electricians/technicians are knowledgeable and experienced and work hard to provide excellent service to customers. Our culture is built on integrity, humility, excellence, teamwork and fun that leads to professional growth for our team members and quality work for our customers. We’re always looking for talented people to join our team!
We specialize in the design and programming of PLC/HMI, robot and vision control systems. Services include:
*Electrical control system design, programming, CAD
*PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, custom software
*UL certified panel fabrication shop
*25+ Experienced control engineers
*25+ Machine wiring and panel assembly electricians
Offices: 3566 Highland Dr., Hudsonville, Michigan 49426, US
Automation SolutionsSystem IntegrationControl System Design/UpgradesElectricalMachine WiringCustom & High-Volume UL Panel BuildsMachine OptimizationPLC/HMI ProgrammingAdvanced Process ControlRobotics