Maintenance Controls Technician, Coachella

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Maintenance Controls Technician for its Coachella, California facility.
This position is responsible for supporting equipment reliability through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, controls improvement, and technical training of maintenance personnel.
The ideal candidate will bring strong electrical controls knowledge, a hands-on approach to solving equipment issues, and the ability to work closely with maintenance, engineering, and production teams in a highly safety-focused environment.
Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot, repair, and support equipment electrical control and communication systems to improve uptime and reliability
Perform preventive maintenance on production and facility electrical systems alongside the maintenance team
Diagnose and resolve issues involving AC power distribution, DC logic controls, HMIs, sensors, motors, drives, actuators, vision systems, and industrial communication networks
Read and interpret wiring schematics, input and output diagrams, and control system documentation to support repairs and upgrades
Train Maintenance Mechanics on controls systems, troubleshooting practices, and equipment operation
Partner with engineering to define requirements for new electrical systems, control system upgrades, and equipment improvements
Build test beds and training tools to support equipment testing and maintenance team development
Develop and improve troubleshooting procedures, preventive maintenance documentation, and spare parts recommendations
Coordinate requisitions for necessary spare parts and tools while supporting internal teams with technical issues
Maintain flexibility to support production needs through extended hours or shift coverage as required
Requirements:
3+ years of experience working on electrical controls in manufacturing
PLC and HMI experience required, Allen Bradley preferred
Associates degree is a plus