• We are seeking a Control Systems Technician to provide day‑to‑day technical support for automation and control systems within a manufacturing and research campus environment.
• This role supports Control Systems Engineers and Senior Control Systems Technicians and is primarily focused on troubleshooting, diagnosing, and correcting system issues to maintain reliable operation of existing control systems.
• The position plays a key role in sustaining building automation, environmental monitoring, and utility control systems across office, research, and manufacturing spaces.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide daily support for identifying, troubleshooting, and correcting issues related to automation and control systems supporting office, research, and manufacturing operations.
• Respond to control system alarms, faults, and performance issues, assisting with root cause identification and corrective actions.
• Support campus-wide control systems, including:
  1. HVAC and building automation systems
  2. Environmental monitoring systems (temperature, humidity, pressure, particulate counts)
  3. Central utility systems such as chilled water and steam distribution
• Perform corrective maintenance on control system hardware, software, field devices, and networks under the guidance of senior technical staff.
• Assist Control Systems Engineers and Senior Control Systems Technicians with system diagnostics, modifications, and testing activities.
• Execute approved changes, parameter adjustments, and minor logic updates as directed and in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with validation activities (Installation Qualification and Operational Qualification) by supporting testing, documentation, and execution tasks.
• Perform or assist with calibration and functional checks of sensors, transmitters, and control devices per approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including updates to as‑built drawings, system records, and troubleshooting notes.
• Participate in preventive maintenance activities for control and automation systems.
• Escalate issues appropriately and communicate system conditions, risks, and status to senior technical staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic working knowledge of automation, control systems, or building management systems.
• Familiarity with industrial or facility control platforms or supervisory control systems (SCADA), such as:
  1. Rockwell Automation
  2. Ignition
  3. Opto 22
  4. Moxa
  5. JACE
• Ability to read and follow control system sequences of operation, wiring diagrams, and basic logic documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues with guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to think through problems logically, follow structured troubleshooting approaches, and document findings clearly.
• Working knowledge of common computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing software, and maintenance or engineering systems.