Pros: The pay is definitely competitive for Controls Technician roles in industrial automation. You get to work on diverse automation projects, which is cool for learning. They do try to offer some schedule flexibility when possible.
Cons: Work-life balance can be really tough. It's often long hours, especially when automation projects are nearing deadlines or during critical field service trips. You'll definitely be doing a lot of onsite work, which means irregular schedules and sometimes working weekends.
Advice to Management: Try to better manage project timelines to avoid constant crunch times. More consistent work-life balance for Controls Technician staff would help with retention.
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