Electrical Controls Technician
Contract Position
St. Louis, MO
Compensation DOE: Up to $85k
Position Overview:
Seeking an Electrical Controls Technician to support the installation, testing, validation, and startup of automated material handling systems throughout North America. This contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on electrical or controls professional with experience installing and maintaining conveyor systems who enjoys traveling, troubleshooting, and working with cutting-edge automation technology.
What You'll Do as an Electrical Controls Technician:
As an Electrical Controls Technician, you'll work alongside Controls Engineers and electrical installation teams to ensure material handling systems are properly installed, tested, and validated before commissioning. You'll play a critical role in verifying system functionality, troubleshooting electrical and communication issues, and preparing systems for successful startup.
Electrical Controls Technician Duties Include:
- Loading emulated PLC programs and performing static functional testing based on project documentation
- Completing I/O checkout and validating field devices and electrical components
- Identifying and troubleshooting issues involving PLCs, sensors, field devices, and network hardware
- Testing, validating, and repairing industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus, AS-i, and CAN
- Working closely with Controls Engineers to turn over fully validated subsystems for final commissioning
- Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, and descriptions of operation
- Completing model-specific validation checklists and maintaining accurate documentation
- Generating and maintaining action item lists based on inspections and system testing
- Providing daily and weekly progress reports on completed work and project status
- Supporting electrical installation teams during system startup and validation activities
- Traveling throughout the United States for customer project assignments
What We're Looking For:
- 2+ years of experience installing and/or maintaining conveyor or automated material handling equipment required
- Experience working with PLC-controlled industrial automation systems preferred
- Ability to read and interpret electrical prints and schematics
- Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical controls and communication networks
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a project team
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Safety-focused mindset with attention to detail
- Ability to travel 100% throughout the United States for extended project assignments
- Ability to work in various climates and industrial environments, including walking, climbing, and crawling for extended periods
Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
- Opportunity to work on advanced automated material handling and conveyor systems across North America
- Gain hands-on experience with PLCs, industrial networking, and controls technologies
- Work alongside experienced Controls Engineers and automation professionals
- Travel opportunities with exposure to a variety of customer facilities and industries
- Build valuable experience supporting large-scale automation and commissioning projects
Send your resume to Kelly Maxwell: [email protected]
Morales Group Professional:
At Morales Professional, we believe careers are more than jobs—they are opportunities to build better futures. As part of Morales Group, an award-winning staffing and talent solutions organization, we are committed to connecting exceptional people with organizations where they can grow, contribute, and thrive.
If you're looking for a company that values integrity, collaboration, continuous improvement, and people-first leadership, we'd love to hear from you.
Morales Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
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Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
