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# Controls Technician - US Veterans program

- **Company:** Rockwell Automation, Inc.
- **Location:** Milwaukee, WI, United States
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $75,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer Literacy, Health Information Management, Human-Computer Interaction, Networking Hardware, Software Troubleshooting, Process Control Systems, Industrial Software
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d8cc60b82706a286

## About the Role

* U.S. military veteran or transitioning service member with favorable standing or discharge (e.g., Honorable or General under Honorable Conditions)
 * Must provide a DD-214 to verify military service and discharge status
 * Willingness and ability to relocate anywhere in the U.S. for job placement with program-affiliated manufacturing partners
 * Must possess technical experience from either time in service or civilian career, * Experience working with 3-phase power systems
 * Industrial electrical experience with medium to high voltage systems (typically 208v, 240v, 277v, 480v, and above)
 * Industrial systems/equipment troubleshooting and maintenance experience
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills
 * Demonstrated ability to learn new technical concepts
 * Strong computer skills

Learn more: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/capabilities/academy-advanced-manufacturing.html

You should be proficient in:

 * Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
 * 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
 * Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance
 * Electrical / Electronic Systems
 * Industrial Electrical Systems
 * Basic Computer Skills

## Description

* Logix Foundation
 * Logix Troubleshooting
 * EOI Maintenance
 * Industrial Controls Network
 * Instrumentation
 * Motor Control
 * Variable Frequency Drives

Tools & Technologies Used

Trainees work with modern industrial technology and training equipment, including:

 * Basic hand tools and electrical tools (e.g., wiring tools, multimeters)
 * Industrial controllers
 * Human-machine interfaces (HMIs)
 * Low-voltage motors
 * Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
 * Instrumentation devices
 * Industrial network equipment
 * Company-Issued computer preloaded with training software


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