Controls Technician (2nd Shift)

The role

You will own day-to-day line health by responding to line stoppages and performing first-response diagnostics. You will work on the floor with Siemens S7-series PLCs, Fanuc robot programs, and Ignition SCADA/HMI.

What you will do

• Go online with Siemens S7-series PLCs to monitor, diagnose, and identify fault conditions
• Jog and run Fanuc robot programs and perform minor program touchups under engineering direction
• Use Ignition SCADA/HMI to monitor line status and identify trends
• Respond to line stoppages and perform first-response diagnostics
• Document fault history, observations, and recurring issues
• Support PMs and controls engineers on commissioning, upgrades, and change verification
• Learn system architecture across conveyors, AGVs, robots, and safety systems

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in an industrial automation environment
• Working familiarity with Siemens TIA Portal or STEP 7
• Experience jogging and troubleshooting Fanuc robots
• Ability to read electrical schematics and I/O wiring diagrams
• Strong situational awareness on the floor
• Clear written communication
• Exposure to PROFINET or other industrial fieldbus protocols
• Familiarity with PROFIsafe or functional safety concepts
• Experience with AGV systems or automated material handling
• Ability to work 2nd shift hours (3:30pm CST - 12:00am CST)

Nice to have

• R-30iB controller or newer for Fanuc robots
• Ignition experience

About the company

Base is America’s next-generation power company rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries. They are engineers, operators, and creatives solving complex, interdisciplinary challenges.