Automation and Controls Engineering Technician

Hire Horizons
📍 Newton, Iowa, United States 💼 Direct Hire 🕒 Posted June 19, 2026

Job Description

The Automation and Controls Engineering Technician will design, implement, and optimize control systems to enhance manufacturing processes and drive operational excellence. This role serves as a key technical resource, collaborating with department managers to improve both new and existing processes related to capability, efficiency, and productivity. The ideal candidate will use data-driven decision-making and root cause analysis to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support production teams in achieving measurable performance gains. Responsibilities include end-to-end project management, from initial concept through execution, ensuring alignment with project timelines, goals, and cross-functional collaboration. This position requires a forward-thinking mindset and a commitment to innovation in manufacturing systems and processes. Duties: 
Including but not limited to:
  • Identify and conceptualize manufacturing improvements to address business ne...
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    Job Details

    • Location Newton, Iowa
    • Job Type Direct Hire
    • Category Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians
    • Posted Date June 19, 2026
    • Application Deadline July 29, 2026