VFD & Industrial Controls Field Technician

Dynamic Control Technologies LLC

Westford, MA

Pay: $30-$55/hr

Shift: Full time

**VFD & Industrial Controls Field Technician**

**About Dynamic Control Technologies**

Dynamic Control Technologies (DCT) is an industrial controls company in Westford, MA. Since 2018, we have designed, built, installed, and serviced motor controls and automation systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, and utility customers. Our work includes VFD retrofits, UL 508A control panels, PLC/HMI programming, motor replacements, and energy-efficiency projects, many of them funded through utility incentive programs.

We are a small team, so technicians work directly with the engineers and project managers. You will work on a wide range of systems and see each job through from install to startup.

**What You'll Work On**

• Variable frequency drives on fans, pumps, air handlers, exhaust systems, cooling towers, and refrigeration compressors
• Ice rink refrigeration and brine systems, HVAC equipment, and process and manufacturing loads
• UL 508A control panels we design and build in-house
• Motor replacements, soft starters, and motor control circuits
• Building automation and network integration (BACnet, Modbus)

**Responsibilities**

• Install, wire, and terminate VFDs, control panels, motors, and field devices from drawings and schematics
• Program, start up, and commission VFDs, including parameter setup, analog/digital I/O, and network communication
• Troubleshoot drive faults, motor problems, control circuits, and communication issues
• Perform insulation-resistance (megger) testing, motor checks, and verification measurements
• Work with BMS, PLC, and HMI systems to confirm control sequences and setpoints
• Assist with panel assembly and wiring in our Westford shop
• Record as-built conditions, nameplate data, and startup settings for project closeout and utility incentive paperwork
• Work safely around energized equipment and follow lockout/tagout and NFPA 70E practices
• Communicate professionally with customers, facility staff, mechanical contractors, and engineers on site

**Qualifications – Technician**

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience with industrial controls, VFDs, motor controls, or electrical work
• Able to read electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and wiring drawings
• Comfortable using multimeters, clamp meters, and insulation testers
• Working knowledge of 3-phase power, motor starters, and 24 VDC / 120 VAC control circuits
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record

**Qualifications – Senior Technician**

• 3–5+ years of experience installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting VFDs and industrial control systems
• Experience with multiple drive brands and with drive parameter setup and communications
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, Modbus, and BACnet
• Able to run a job site independently and guide less experienced technicians

**Preferred**

• Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Electrician license, or enrollment in an apprenticeship program
• UL 508A panel building experience
• HVAC, refrigeration, or ice rink equipment experience
• OSHA 10/30 and NFPA 70E training

**What We Offer**

• Pay: $30–$40/hr Technician | $40–$55/hr Senior, based on experience, with overtime
• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid PTO, holidays, and sick time
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Company vehicle, company phone, and specialty tools and test equipment provided
• Training on new drive platforms and controls technology
• Steady work on a variety of projects with a small team that values good work

**Schedule**

• Full-time, Monday–Thursday, 10-hour shifts, with overtime available

**Work Environment**

Work is split between customer sites and our Westford shop. Field work can include mechanical rooms, rooftops, and industrial spaces, along with lifting up to 50 lbs, ladders, and occasional confined spaces. Most projects are in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

**Requirements:** Pass a background check, CORI check, and driving record check.

Dynamic Control Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Which VFD/drive brands have you programmed or commissioned?
• Can you read electrical schematics and ladder diagrams?
• Do you hold a Massachusetts electrical license? (Journeyman, Master, Apprentice, or None)
• Have you worked with Modbus or BACnet communications? Briefly describe.

Experience:

• VFD installation and startup: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person