Maintenance Controls Technician

Your Job

Molex is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Controls Technician with a strong background in industrial automation and robotics to join us at our Pinellas Park, FL location.

You'll be responsible for maintaining and improving production equipment, with a focus on troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, sensors, and other control components-alongside mechanical maintenance of machines.

This role involves working with advanced vision systems and robotic platforms used in automated assembly machines.

You'll work directly with:

Vision systems such as Cognex, Keyence, and Epson for automated inspection, part recognition, and quality control Industrial robots including Fanuc and Epson for pick-and-place, assembly, and machine tending applications Integration and troubleshooting of control systems involving PLCs, HMIs, servos, and sensors Supporting upgrades and modifications to automation cells and custom equipment

2 nd Shift: Monday through Friday (3:30pm-midnight)

External candidates are eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus

Our Team

Molex drives innovation across industries by delivering cutting-edge electronic solutions to customers worldwide.

With operations in over 40 countries, we serve markets ranging from data communications and consumer electronics to automotive, industrial, and medical.

At our Pinellas Park facility, we're building the future-and we want you to be part of it.

What You Will Do



* Diagnose and repair control and mechanical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment


* Perform reactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance on production equipment


* Lead technical and process improvement initiatives to boost equipment reliability and efficiency


* Analyze production data and recommend actionable improvements


* Maintain and improve documentation for equipment and processes


* Provide input on design and fabrication of custom equipment and components


* Train fellow technicians and machine operators on equipment usage and troubleshooting

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Three (3) years or more of hands-on controls maintenance in an industrial setting


* Hands-on experience with PLC systems including programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance


* Experience reading and interpreting ladder logic and structured text PLC programming languages


* Experience in diagnosing and repairing control system hardware and communication issues involving PLC networks


* Experience with programming software tools for Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Omron


* Knowledge of HMI systems integration with PLCs for troubleshooting and control


* Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus, Profibus, etc.


* Experience with control system documentation, schematics, and electrical wiring related to PLC systems


* Experience supporting startup, commissioning, and continuous improvement projects involving PLC controls...