{"id":1322205,"url":"https://alion.io/job/saft-controls-technician","title":"Controls Technician","company":{"id":2727511,"name":"Saft","domain":"saft.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/saft","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":59000,"max_usd":118000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1388},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-26T22:14:11Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-26","last_verified_at":"2026-09-30T08:26:14Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":null,"days_open":6,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":6},"description":"All About You\nWe are searching for an Controls Technician. This position will perform under minimal supervision. The Controls Technician maintains production equipment. This will include, but is not limited to repair, P.M. controls, Calibrations electrical and troubleshooting. Working with engineering, maintenance, and approved vendors to install a wide variety of complex electronic equipment including but not limited to Automatic, machine and process controls, like AB PLC, HMI Platforms, Robots, Camera systems, network communication system etc. All tasks must be performed while supporting safety policies, procedures, goals and objectives of the plant engineering/facilities department and the Company.\nRequirements\nPerform hands on complex repairs/adjustments.\nProvides hands on technical support to manufacturing, which includes troubleshooting and repairing equipment with older controls and installation of new controls.\nEnsure that the machines programs are backed up and stored in the Controls Technician data base.\nMaintains equipment used to perform job duties in good working order and is responsible for materials used in repair of equipment and special projects.\nCommunicates between other mechanics, supervisors, engineering personnel, quality control, and managers.\nCollaboration and feedback are expected with engineering on special projects, equipment failures, and upgrading equipment as needed.\nTroubleshoots equipment and makes repairs as necessary.\nMay replace gears, cams, chain drives, etc.\nPerforms any other non-complex or complex mechanical problems as directed.\nUsing calipers, micrometers, and other experience working with technical equipment relating to electrical and electronic controls and the ability to understand, modify programs for programmable controllers.\nPerforms electrical repairs such as replacing switches, fuses, relays, and motors (working with voltages from 24 VDC up to 600 VAC)\nThis description outlines the major duties, relationships, and responsibilities assigned to this job. The incumbent may be called upon to perform other duties and functions as needed which may not detailed in this description.\nResponsible for keeping latest software version to support PLC for factory floor, change request should come by E-Mail from Maintenance E-Mail, Engineers, Managers, and coordinator.\nEnsure we have the latest rev on software for equipment\nAny other duties, as assigned.\nResponsibilities\nExperience working with technical equipment relating to electrical and electronic controls and the ability to understand, modify programs for programmable controllers.\nInterpersonal skills necessary to interact with a wide range of personnel within the facility.\nAnalytic skills and ability to troubleshoot PLC and repair on automation equipment & electromechanical equipment.\nMust be able to troubleshoot AC and DC, control system.\nAbility to Program HMI panel and different types mainly Allen Brady.\nNeeds to have Knowledge to set up and program Servo Drives.\nBasic Knowledge of OSHA Standard practice on industrial safety standard for PPE.\nNeeds to have electrical panel building skills\nSkill in AutoCAD to create Electrical schematic\nMust be able to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematic diagrams and mechanical component drawings.\nMust have working knowledge of the fundamentals of the National Electrical Code.\nA moderate degree of visual effort necessary when working with precision equipment requiring close tolerances.\nMust provide basic complement of tools necessary to repair machinery.\nMust be able to use and properly read the following test equipment: calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, levels, volt-ohm meters, amp meters, and pressure gauges.\nMust be familiar with, and able to safely work with electrical voltages from 24 VDC up to 600 VAC, air pressure up to 150 PSI, hydraulic pressure up to 2000 PSI.\nAbility to work without close supervision on day-to-day assignments and special projects.\nMust be able to see and differentiate colors and be able to pass a color blindness test.\nMust be able to pass full face respirator certification and wear respirator as needed.\n5 years' experience in an Industrial Controls Technician role, with progressive levels of responsibility.\nAssociate Degree in Electronics or equivalent desired.\nMust have hands on experience in programming and troubleshooting PLC's.\nTraining of the following: knowledge with ROBOT operation or programming & MUST have hand on knowledge in the following, Allen Bradley Programming in 500 & controls logic and RS Logic.\nMust be able to read, write and communicate in English.\nWhat We Offer\nWhether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.\nWe appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.\nWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.\nAbout Us\nSaft is a global battery company like no other! Our long experience and pioneering spirit, combined with our unique industrial approach, puts us in a leading position to meet the needs of the most demanding customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a different in every market sector they serve.\nEstablished in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees around the world and more than 3,000 customers across a range of industries.\nSince 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets various forms of energy, including oil, biofuels, natural gas, green gases, renewables, and electricity. With 100,000 employees, TotalEnergies is committed to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to as many people as possible. 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