Controls Technician

Magnum Venus Products (MVP) is a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications in composites and adhesives markets. MVP collaborates with its customers to offer tailored production solutions to meter, mix, dispense, and apply materials. For over 80 years, MVP has been a leading equipment provider for the marine, infrastructure, pool and bath, oil & gas, transportation, aerospace, and wind industries.

As a family-owned business, MVP serves its customers and communities with integrity and respect to create a better experience.  Our same core values with which the company was founded on 80 years ago continue to guide us today as we create a better experience for our employees, customers, and communities.

MVP proudly offers a competitive medical (partially Company-paid), dental, vision, life and disability plan; 401k retirement plan with a 4% match; Paid Time Off (starting at 13 days per year); 9 Company-paid holidays; 2 Floating holidays.

Work Description:

The Controls Technician supports the Motion Division with a primary focus on service and field support, ensuring installed equipment operates reliably and issues are resolved quickly.

This role also contributes to PLC/HMI programming updates and supports assembly, installation, and commissioning activities. The position requires strong troubleshooting capability, hands-on technical skills, and the ability to work across the full lifecycle of custom automation equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Service & Support 

· Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and controls-related issues on installed equipment (remote and on-site)

· Diagnose root cause of system issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime

· Support customer-driven changes, including process adjustments, recipe updates, and system improvements

· Provide technical support to customers in a clear and professional manner

· Document issues, resolutions, and field changes to support continuous improvement

2. Programming & Controls Support

· Modify and update PLC programs to resolve issues and support system improvements

· Support HMI updates including recipe changes, parameter adjustments, and interface improvements

· Assist in debugging controls systems during startup and field service activities

· Work with Engineering to implement controls changes and standard improvements

· Support validation of system functionality following programming updates

3. Assembly Support & Commissioning

· Support assembly and wiring of custom automation equipment in-house

· Assist with equipment installations at customer sites

· Support system startup, commissioning, and on-site debugging activities

· Assist with gear changes, product changeovers, and process setup

· Collaborate with Assembly, Engineering, and Project Management to ensure successful project execution

Qualifications:

Required

· 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or maintenance

· Strong troubleshooting capability across electrical, mechanical, and controls systems

· Working knowledge of PLC systems (Allen-Bradley preferred)

· Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

· Experience supporting installed equipment in a service or maintenance capacity

· Ability to work in both shop and field environments

Preferred

· Experience with PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text)

· HMI/SCADA experience (e.g., FactoryTalk, WinCC)

· Experience with custom engineered or automated equipment

· Familiarity with motion control, robotics, or multi-axis systems

· Prior field service or customer-facing experience

Physical Demands:

· Ability to stand and work on equipment for extended periods

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required

· Ability to work in industrial environments (shop and customer sites)

Magnum Venus Products, Inc. is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.