**Job Title: Controls Technician** **Job Description** As a Controls Technician, you will support production by reducing or eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap through the application of analytical methodologies. You will be responsible for designing, specifying, programming, simulating, and testing control systems, as well as providing start-up assistance. Your role will involve programming automated equipment to meet production requirements and designing electronic controls to facilitate production processes. **Responsibilities** + Support production in minimizing equipment and tooling downtime or scrap. + Design, specify, program, simulate, and test control systems. + Support efficiencies through process change and automation. + Program automated equipment to meet production requirements. + Design and quote electronic controls for production processes. + Receive quotes and recommend sources for control devices. + Facilitate and maintain process controls equipment. + Develop and design plant and process improvements. + Identify key process controls and provide resources to maintain them. + Ensure compliance with all applicable government safety and environmental standards. + Advise Maintenance Technicians. + Document all activities as required. + Adhere to company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation. + Perform any additional responsibilities as deemed necessary by management. **Essential Skills** + Proven experience in PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Allen-Bradley, Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, AutomationDirect, Mitsubishi, Omron, Aromat, Toshiba. + Experience in HMI or SCADA programming and configuration. + Minimum 2-year college education and 1 year of related experience in controls and assembly operations or equivalent. + Understanding and programming of PLCs. + Mechanical and electrical skills. + Leadership abilities and organizational skills. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Analytical skills. + Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. + Panel design and layout, wiring schematic capabilities. + Blueprint reading experience. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with conveyor systems and bar code readers. + Field commissioning experience. + Experience with Control Net and Device Net I/O systems. + Proficiency in RS View. + Experience with industrial controls (photo electrics, motor control centers, etc). + Variable frequency drive experience. + Ability to maintain confidential information. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic and innovative team where you will have the opportunity to work in a climate-controlled environment, fostering a safe and comfortable workspace. Our company values employee development and offers opportunities for growth and advancement. Experience a positive work culture that emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement. **Work Environment** The work environment is climate-controlled, providing a comfortable atmosphere for all employees. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, Kansas. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $90000.00/yr. health , dental, great place to work. Lots of room for growth **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,KS. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.