Automation & Controls Technician Job at PTS Advance, Wausau, WI

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  • PTS Advance
  • Wausau, WI

Job Description

Automation & Controls Specialist

Location: Wausau, WI

Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Are you looking for a long-term opportunity with a company that has consistently ranked as a top employer and is passionate about employee satisfaction, training, and advancement? PTS Advance is hiring on behalf of a well-established and growing industrial automation company looking for a Automation & Controls Specialist to join their team in Central Wisconsin.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong interest in automation, drives, or electrical power systems. Candidates with technical aptitude and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply-even if you don't check every box.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Design automation systems using drives, PLCs, and IEDs.
  • Service, commission, and test drives and control equipment.
  • Troubleshoot control circuits and low-voltage communication/protection systems.
  • Conduct wiring checks and support installation.
  • Create project documentation and provide training to customers.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure timely and quality project delivery.

Required Qualifications:

  • Degree in Electrical Power or 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience.
  • Ability to read prints and electrical/control schematics.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
  • Strong communication and organization skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Experience:

  • Background in electrical panels, industrial controls, or automation.
  • Strong knowledge of VFD's (Variable Frequency Drives)
  • Mechanical, electrical, or software aptitude.
  • Previous work in field service or installation roles.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision (employer paid)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Short-term disability and life insurance (company paid)
  • FSA/HSA with employer contributions
  • Paid Volunteer Time

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequent walking, bending, crouching, and climbing.
  • Work may include slippery or uneven surfaces and use of PPE.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work,

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