ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN – AUTOMATION & CONTROLS
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Compensation: $57,000–$70,000 + Benefits
A growing manufacturer of engineered agricultural and industrial equipment is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician to support automation and controls for complex equipment systems.
This role works closely with Engineering, Production, Service, Sales, and customers to diagnose equipment issues, support Engineered-to-Order systems, and turn technical problems into practical solutions that improve equipment performance and reliability.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Troubleshoot PLC programs, including digital and analog I/O
Navigate and diagnose equipment through HMI interfaces
Troubleshoot control panels, field devices, VFDs, and related hardware
Read, interpret, and help develop electrical schematics
Determine whether equipment problems are controls, electrical, mechanical, or hardware related
Ensure ETO control packages integrate properly with mechanical equipment
Support Production, Service, Sales, and customers with controls-related issues
Provide clear, step-by-step troubleshooting instructions
Research and recommend solutions for customer field issues
Partner with Development Engineering to incorporate customer feedback
Support continuous improvement involving controls, reliability, and product performance
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Hands-on industrial automation, electrical controls, or manufacturing-equipment experience
Experience with PLCs, HMIs, control panels, and electrical schematics
Ability to analyze PLC programs and troubleshoot digital and analog I/O
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
Familiarity with VFDs and parameter setup—or the technical aptitude to learn
Ability to independently diagnose problems and develop practical solutions
Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with customers
Agricultural equipment, grain handling or drying systems, industrial machinery, field service, or engineered-equipment experience is a plus
WHY CONSIDER IT?
$57,000–$70,000 compensation range
Comprehensive benefits package
Hands-on exposure to PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, controls, and engineered equipment
Direct collaboration with Engineering, Production, Service, and customers
Opportunity to influence product improvements and equipment reliability
Stable manufacturing environment with long-term career growth
For immediate and confidential consideration, email your resume to:
Hillary Cooley
Executive Search Consultant | Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
gpac – Growing People and Companies
hillary.cooleygogpac
All inquiries and candidate information will be held in the strictest confidence.
Keywords: Engineering Technician, Controls Technician, Automation Technician, Electrical Engineering Technician, PLC Troubleshooting, HMI, VFD, Electrical Controls, Control Panels, Electrical Schematics, Digital I/O, Analog I/O, Industrial Automation, ETO, Equipment Troubleshooting, Field Service, Agricultural Equipment, Grain Equipment, Industrial Machinery, Production Support
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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