Controls Technician

The role

The Controls Technician implements and maintains controls hardware, instrumentation, and electrical equipment. You will troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and automation components to support plant operations.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and automated manufacturing equipment
• Fabricate, modify, and upgrade electrical control panels
• Perform field wiring of instrumentation and motor controls
• Conduct and document maintenance calibrations, installations, fault diagnosis, and repairs
• Interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical documentation
• Support equipment commissioning, process improvements, and system upgrades
• Maintain accurate records of work performed

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, controls, or instrumentation within a manufacturing or process environment
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial sensors
• Skills in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation
• Experience fabricating and wiring control panels
• Understanding of motor controls, instrumentation wiring, calibration procedures, and pneumatic/mechanical system integration
• Ability to perform essential job functions including climbing, standing, stooping, lifting, precision hand motion, or typing
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes

About the company

Redwood Materials is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America. The company recovers, refines, and redeploys critical minerals from end-of-life batteries.