Industrial Electrical Controls Technician - Lafayette, IN 47905 | Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Job Title: Industrial Electrical Controls Technician
Location: Lafayette, IN 47905
Duration: 3+ Months (Temp to Perm)
Pay Rate: $40-$45/hr (W2)
Shift: 1st Shift (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM)
Job Summary:
Seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Controls Technician to support automation, controls programming, and system optimization in an industrial environment. This role focuses on PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modbus, Profinet)
- Lead continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
- Support facility shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages
- Diagnose electrical/mechanical issues and implement solutions
- Perform root cause analysis and drive cost-saving initiatives
- Collaborate with maintenance teams, engineers, and site leadership
- Communicate system performance, risks, and improvements to stakeholders
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree OR 6+ years of relevant experience
- Strong experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA programming
- Experience with CMMS (e.g., Maximo)
- Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass drug screening
- U.S. work authorization required
- Ability to obtain site security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with IoT and smart sensor technology
- Knowledge of networking (servers, subnets, VLANs)
- Strong background in industrial/manufacturing environments
- Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics
- Project management and leadership experience
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent walking and repetitive hand movements
- Ability to read schematics and work on computers
- Occasional lifting and local travel
- Must wear PPE (steel-toe boots, gloves, safety glasses, etc.)