Controls Technician Job at Vantage Consulting, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • Vantage Consulting
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Controls Technician / PLC Programmer

Location: Onsite (U.S. based) – No relocation support

Salary: $70K–$80K + 5% monthly bonus

Travel: 25–30% nationwide

Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We're hiring a Controls Technician / PLC Programmer to backfill a promoted team member. You'll work on designing, building, and troubleshooting control panels and PLC systems, while collaborating closely with our technical and product development teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Program and troubleshoot PLCs (AB required; Siemens a plus)
  • Create and modify HMIs using FactoryTalk
  • Perform FAT/SAT testing and field commissioning (25–30% travel)
  • Read and interpret electrical drawings; EPLAN knowledge preferred
  • Support in-house panel shop and drafting

Requirements

  • Ability to write basic code for control systems
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with PLCs and HMIs
  • Willingness to travel and work onsite (5 days/week)
  • Drafting skills (EPLAN preferred)
  • Interest in learning new control systems

Perks & Benefits

  • $70K–$80K base salary + 5% monthly bonus (when targets are met)
  • 2 weeks PTO to start, unlimited untimed PTO
  • 401(k), life and vision insurance, credit union access
  • Work for a 180-person, family-owned company with global presence

Interview Process

One onsite interview, including a factory tour and practical assessment (electrical drawings + PLC login test).

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package,

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