Electrical Controls Technician

About the Company

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.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications: Up to $85k

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morales Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Send your resume to Kelly Maxwell: [email protected]