Controls Technician
hace 12 horas
Darlington
A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Controls Technician to join its Maintenance team at a highly automated production facility in Darlington. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on controls professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex manufacturing systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting advanced automation technologies in a fast-paced environment. Working closely with maintenance, engineering, production, and IT teams, you will play a key role in maintaining and optimizing automated equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. What You'll Do As a Controls Technician, you will: • Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated manufacturing systems to maximize uptime and operational performance., • Diagnose equipment and control system failures, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions., • Read and interpret electrical schematics, PLC documentation, technical manuals, and control system drawings., • Support maintenance activities, system modifications, testing, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment., • Manage and update controls documentation, procedures, and technical records., • Act as a technical resource for maintenance and production teams, providing expertise and guidance when required., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput., • Support automation and capital projects, including the integration of new equipment into existing production systems., • Optimize equipment performance through the application of PLCs, robotics, HMIs, vision systems, and industrial networking technologies., • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external contractors to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications • High school diploma, secondary education certificate, or equivalent experience., • Experience within a manufacturing, automation, controls, or maintenance environment., • Strong knowledge of PLCs, industrial control systems, and industrial networking., • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting automated equipment and manufacturing systems., • Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation. Preferred Experience • Experience with:, • PLCs and automation systems, • SCADA and MES interfaces, • Industrial networks and data collection systems, • Robotics and cobots, • Vision systems, • Automated mobile robots (AMRs), • DC tooling, • OT/IT network infrastructure, • Hands-on experience supporting connected manufacturing technologies., • Technical training related to controls, automation, electrical systems, or industrial maintenance. Key Competencies • Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills., • Ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment., • Excellent communication and collaboration skills., • Continuous improvement mindset., • Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. Why Consider This Opportunity? • Join a technologically advanced manufacturing operation., • Work with cutting-edge automation and control technologies. JBRP1_UKTJ