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Controls Technician

Randstad

North Charleston, SC 29418 • $70,000 to $75,000 / yr • 10/1/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Salary: $70k - 75k per year + none
Reference: AB_5083431

Are you a skilled problem solver passionate about automation, robotics, and industrial technology? Join a high-performing Controls Team operating on the cutting edge of manufacturing. In this role, you’ll work directly with advanced PLCs, vision systems, and roboticsdiagnosing, optimizing, and building long-term control solutions that keep high-tech production lines running smoothly and efficiently.

What You’ll Bring

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

  • Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, automation, or electrical controls.

  • Technical Skills:

    • Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical issues using schematics, blueprints, and engineering assembly drawings.

    • Experience designing and installing PLC ladder logic, VFDs, and servo systems.

    • Familiarity with industrial vision systems.

    • Basic component machining skills and standard shop measurement tool proficiency.

  • General Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) along with a strong work ethic and proactive problem-solving mindset.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance.

  • Experience programming and operating Universal Robots (UR) and collaborative robotics.

  • Familiarity with Cognex or Keyence vision platforms.

  • Hands-on experience with Siemens Sinumerik 840D & NC programming.

  • Familiarity with DC torque-fastening systems.

  • Background working in a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) environment.

salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 2 PM - 10 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

  • Drive System Reliability: Identify, troubleshoot, and eliminate control-system deficiencies that cause downtime or performance losses.

  • Optimize PLC & Motion Controls: Develop, modify, and fine-tune PLC- and PC-based programs, variable-frequency drives (VFDs), and servo control systems.

  • Engineer Lasting Solutions: Implement long-term hardware, software, and electrical upgrades to boost safety, throughput, and equipment life.

  • Support Smart Automation: Integrate and troubleshoot advanced vision systems, DC torque-fastening systems, and robotics.

  • Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with cross-functional engineering, maintenance, and production staff to solve technical challenges and train team members on control applications.

  • Champion Workplace Safety: Maintain and promote a strong safety culture through adherence to procedures and proactive continuous improvement.

INDRISKP

The essential functions of this role include:
  • wearing steel toe shoes
  • standing for 8 hours at one time
  • working up to 8 hrs of overtime per week

  • Skills
  • Industrial Vision Systems (3 years of experience is preferred)
  • Designing PLC Ladder Logic (3 years of experience is preferred)
  • VFD Installation (3 years of experience is preferred)
  • Servo Systems
  • Blueprint Reading

  • Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 2 years
  • Experience level: Experienced

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    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact .

    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.