Controls Technician

Job Title: Controls Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This Controls Maintenance Technician role provides advanced technical support for the installation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automated and electronic equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Working under the direction of the Engineering Supervisor, you will independently handle complex projects involving mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic, and PLC systems while supporting new equipment launches, retrofits, and preventive maintenance initiatives to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
  • Primarily going to be working on the maintenance side of things - while they train you up on the controls/automation side of things, with opportunity to move into controls down the line
• 2nd shift
  • 3pm - 11pm
  • 5 hours of OT/week, with opportunity to work as much OT as desired

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical, mechanical, and robotic systems to keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently.
• Adjust robot paths and configure vision systems to support production quality and throughput.
• Support the launch of new equipment and retrofits, ensuring proper installation, integration, and functionality of automated systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks using CMMS software and recommend improvements to maintenance procedures and schedules.
• Interpret electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic schematics to identify root causes and implement effective repairs.
• Respond quickly to production issues, prioritize work orders, and minimize downtime across automated production lines.
• Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to communicate equipment status and coordinate repairs.
• Apply strong mechanical skills to service and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems associated with automated equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment reliability, safety, and performance.
• Document maintenance activities, updates to programs, and equipment changes in the CMMS and other required systems.
• Provide technical guidance and informal leadership to peers and operators when troubleshooting complex automation and control issues.

Essential Skills

• Associate's degree or 5+ years of experience in highly automated environment
• Machine troubleshooting and maintenance
• Robotics programming/troubleshooting
• Electrical troubleshooting/wiring

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are preferred.
• Experience in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience in automation, controls, or electronics maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.

Work Environment

Automotive, high volume manufacturing environment, working around automated production lines, robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and other industrial machinery.

The environment is fast paced and hands-on, requiring frequent movement on the production floor, interaction with machinery, and collaboration with production, engineering, and maintenance teams. Standard industrial safety practices apply, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment as required by plant policies.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Holland, MI.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Holland,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.