Controls Technician

Ready to take your panel-building skills to the next level? At VCS, Controls Technicians handle the full build of project-based electrical control panels — and go a step further, updating drawings, configuring devices, and running I/O checkout as panels come together. It is the next step up from Shop Technician for someone who already knows their way around a schematic. What You’ll Do: • Layout, punch, drill, tap, and mount components in sheet metal enclosures • Assemble electrical components on panels and install panels in enclosures • Wire customized industrial control panels by reading and interpreting electrical schematics, using correct wire size and color • Update electrical drawings to reflect field or build changes • Configure devices (VFDs, sensors, network devices, and similar hardware) as part of the build • Perform I/O checkout as part of panel testing and commissioning • Create and attach labels, including terminal block markers • Perform quality tests and prepare enclosures for shipment • Route and bundle wires and cables neatly to established electrical standards • Keep projects on schedule and within allocated hours • Maintain a clean shop and work area • Operate standard shop tools (voltmeter, label engraver, hand tools, drills, saws, sanders/grinders, torque tools, forklift/pallet jack) • Engage with customers in a professional, friendly manner What You Bring • Basic knowledge of electrical schematics, with the ability to read and interpret them for a build • Comfortable updating drawings, configuring devices, and performing I/O checkout • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail • Strong Microsoft 365 skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong problem-solving skills • High school diploma or GED, or equivalent relevant experience Nice to Have • Prior panel-build or manufacturing/assembly experience • Forklift/pallet jack certification • Exposure to NNNY (hazardous location) panel builds What You’ll Get Pay: DOE Benefits: • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off and holidays • Parental leave • Ongoing training and certifications • A small team environment with a clear path to grow Why VCS? We are a small team with a big opportunity. As a Controls Technician, you will build real ownership over the panels you configure and check out, and have a clear path to grow toward Electrical Designer or Controls Engineering as your skills develop. Location: Clarksville, AR (72830) — shop-based. This role requires occasional travel to job sites, along with the ability to sit or stand for extended periods and work on your feet throughout the day. Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs may be required. Vire Control Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment with VCS is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check.