2nd Shift Controls Engineer / Technician

2nd Shift Controls Engineer / Technician

?? Central New Jersey
?? 2:00 PM 10:00 PM
?? Salary: $90,000 $100,000

Were seeking an experienced Controls Engineer/Technician to support and maintain automated manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. This role is critical to ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

What Youll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, motors, and control systems

• Maintain and support automation and electrical equipment

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to reduce downtime

• Support equipment installations, startups, and upgrades

• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation

• Partner closely with maintenance, engineering, and production teams

What You Bring

• High School diploma or equivalent (required)

• Associate degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology or equivalent hands-on experience

• AIB Engineering Certificate preferred

• 35 years of plant maintenance or engineering experience, including supervisory exposure

• Strong working knowledge of:

  • HVAC and Refrigeration systems

  • Electrical and electronic equipment repair

  • Welding and industrial equipment installation/startup

• Experience troubleshooting PLC/HMI-based automation systems

• Manufacturing or industrial environment experience preferred

• Ability to work 2nd Shift (2 PM 10 PM) reliably

Licenses & Physical Requirements

• Required state, city, or county licenses (boiler, refrigeration, etc.) as applicable

• May be required to maintain certification to operate heavy equipment, including forklifts

• Ability to:

  • Distinguish color-coded equipment and wiring

  • Hear and identify audible alarms

  • Visually assess normal vs. abnormal equipment conditions

  • Work in environments up to 100F

Location

Based in Central New Jersey with easy access from Metuchen, Woodbridge, Piscataway, South Plainfield, New Brunswick , and surrounding areas.

?? Interested?
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? No C2C
? No third-party submissions
? No sponsorship available at this time