Control Technician
Company: Axelon Services Corporation
Location: Edison
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Control Technician Edison, NJ Direct hire 2nd Shift Control
Engineer/Technician - Salary Range $70K - $75K (depending on
experience) 2 nd shift is 2-10pm or 3-11pm Will work EVERY Saturday
and Sunday Controls Engineer Reports To The controls engineer
reports to the chief engineer. Job Overview The controls engineer
supports the maintenance department by leading preventative
maintenance, improvements, and repairs in automation systems and
electrical controls while also assisting with department
management. Responsibilities and Duties Maintain automation systems
including PLC s, HMI s, inverters, servos, robotics, network
components, and computers. Troubleshooting of all controls issues
as well as assisting maintenance in troubleshooting other issues
using PLC s. Make changes to controls programs as needed to improve
the system or to fix issues. Assist in the startup of new
equipment, including IP addressing, acquiring all programs, and
verifying the ability to connect and manage the new equipment.
Maintain backups and change logs for all backups. Report any
changes made to the program review group. Facilitate training
mechanics to handle basic electrical troubleshooting and component
replacements. Support engineering staff as needed with department
management. Assist in any breakdowns and floor calls as needed.
Must be on call off hours for trouble shooting from remote and
on-site as necessary. Coverage for the assistant engineer and/or
chief engineer in their absence. Must be willing and able to work
different shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed. Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years experience in
automation controls in an industrial operation. Food manufacturing
experience is a plus but not required. Must be fluent with Allen
Bradley systems including SLC and Logix PLC platforms, Panelview
HMI s, PowerFlex inverters, Kinetix servo amplifiers, etc. Must be
on resume Ability to read and update electrical schematics. Ability
to troubleshoot electrical systems as well as wire in new
components. An understanding of Ethernet networking is required. PC
setup and trouble shooting abilities are needed. Must be very
confident with office software, especially spreadsheets. Must poses
strong leadership skills. Understanding of the mechanical systems
is crucial to success in this role.
Keywords: Axelon Services Corporation, Scranton , Control Technician, Engineering , Edison, Pennsylvania
