Sr. Automation & Controls Technician

Hiring Now: Sr. Automation & Controls Technician | Allen-Bradley PLC + FANUC Robotics | $45/hr + Housing & Per Diem

• Location: Marion, AR
• Pay Rate: $45/hour + $45/day Per Diem
• Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift
• Contract Duration: Projected through July 2027
• Lodging: Apartment provided for the duration of the contract
• Per Diem: $45/day
• Travel: Initial travel reimbursement up to 500 miles
• Start Date: One Virtual Interview- Deployment date set upon receipt of offer

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Automation & Controls Technician / Mechatronics Specialist to support highly automated manufacturing operations in Marion, Arkansas.

This role is ideal for a hands-on controls professional who can independently troubleshoot complex automation equipment and, most importantly, has strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming/troubleshooting and FANUC Robotics programming/troubleshooting.

The successful candidate will be able to go beyond basic component replacement and systematically identify the root cause of complex equipment failures by following PLC logic, I/O, permissives, safety circuits, field devices, drives/servos, and machine sequence.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of automation, controls, or industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Studio 5000, RSLogix, ControlLogix and/or CompactLogix.
• Strong hands-on experience with FANUC Robotics programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to troubleshoot automation problems using a first-principles, systematic approach.
• Strong understanding of PLC logic, I/O, permissives, interlocks, safety circuits, and machine sequencing.
• Ability to read and follow electrical schematics and control documentation.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including 24VDC–480VAC systems.
• Experience troubleshooting servos, VFDs, motion-control systems, sensors, and industrial networks.
• Manufacturing experience in automotive, machining, welding, automated assembly, CNC, or material handling is highly preferred.
• Mitsubishi PLC/HMI and Toyota/Toyopuc experience is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site in Marion, AR.
• Ability to start ASAP is strongly preferred.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who doesn't simply identify that a machine has a fault — you know how to prove where the fault is.

You should be comfortable asking:

• What condition is the PLC expecting?
• What input or permissive is missing?
• Is the field device providing the correct signal?
• Is the signal reaching the PLC?

If you feel you have strong Allen-Bradley/Mitsubishi and FANUC programming/troubleshooting experience, please Apply ASAP and send me a message with a good time for a call today or tomorrow and a good number to contact you at.