Technical Services Controls Technician

Role overview Install, commission, troubleshoot, and support automated control systems serving customer projects across Europe. This hands-on technical services role combines field work with remote monitoring and support, coordinating closely with an automation team in the United States and project and service teams in Spain.

Responsibilities - Configure, install, test, commission, and troubleshoot control systems and related equipment, including PLC/DDC controllers, network switches, transfer switches, compressors, and field devices. - Support software configuration, updates, and issue resolution for automated systems. - Connect remotely to monitor critical system operations and take on greater monitoring responsibility as experience develops. - Coordinate technical matters among customers, vendors, project teams, and the U.S.-based automation group. - Assist with customer installation startups, field service visits, and commissioning activities. - Document technical findings and project status, and work with engineering, automation, and service colleagues to resolve issues.

Requirements - Technical qualification at higher vocational, associate degree, or equivalent level in automation, industrial electronics, electrical systems, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, or a related field. - 3–5 years supporting, installing, commissioning, or troubleshooting industrial automation or control systems. - Experience configuring and supporting automated control systems and networked control environments. - Familiarity with PLC/DDC controls, electrical equipment, and technical documentation and control processes. - Ability to work hands-on in both field and technical support settings and coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and technical teams.

Nice to have - Training or certification in PLCs, DDC systems, Siemens TIA Portal, or comparable automation platforms. - Experience in industrial facilities, commercial buildings, data centers, or similar environments. - Knowledge of energy systems, HVAC, or building management systems.

Benefits and work setup - Full-time remote position based in Lisbon, Portugal, with service and project support across Europe and collaboration with U.S.-based technical teams.