- Robot type
- Construction
- Location
- AustinTexasUSA
- Job type
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Jul 23, 2026
Full-time
Senior Controls and Automation Technician
Job description
ICON is looking for a Senior Controls and Automation Technician to develop, maintain, and troubleshoot the control systems that run Titan and Vulcan on active construction sites and in ICON's Austin facility. This is a hands-on technical role — you will write and refine PLC logic, commission automated systems, diagnose controls failures from the physical layer up, and build the documentation that helps operators and technicians work independently. Expect field travel, dynamic environments, and direct ownership of the controls infrastructure that keeps the fleet running.
Job requirements
- 4+ years supporting, troubleshooting, or commissioning industrial automation or electromechanical systems in production, field service, construction, robotics, or similar environments.
- Demonstrated hands-on controls troubleshooting across electrical systems: 24VDC controls, sensors, relays/contactors, VFDs/servos, encoders, and basic instrumentation.
- Experience with at least one PLC platform (or equivalent controls environment): Beckhoff/TwinCAT, Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, Codesys, or similar.
- Working knowledge of common industrial communications/networking (e.g., EtherNet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP/RTU) and basic network troubleshooting.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot from drawings and update documentation with guidance.
- Willingness to work in dynamic, field-like environments and travel as needed for commissioning/support.
- Strong safety mindset and ability to follow structured troubleshooting and verification practices.
- Motion control experience (servo tuning, homing strategies, basic performance optimization).