Electrical Controls Technician

Provide electrical maintenance support to proactively identify and prevent failure points in operations equipment by interpreting operator feedback and understanding machine status indications and electrical control functions to recommend action

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Responsibilities

• Provide electrical maintenance support to proactively identify and prevent failure points in operations equipment by interpreting operator feedback and understanding machine status indications and electrical control functions to recommend action
• Maintain, test, and repair a diverse array of electrical systems and components, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, controllers, relays, contactors, amplifiers, transformers, fuses, sensors, and other similar systems
• Take ownership and execute industrial automation projects, in collaboration with engineers and technicians from different groups
• Read, interpret, correct, and maintain electrical drawings and diagrams as needed in the execution of daily tasks
• Collaborate as a multidisciplinary team member with manufacturing, build, and design colleagues to prioritize tasks and future investments
• Assist engineering in the design, installation, start up, shut down, and planned maintenance of new or modified equipment
• Work with controls engineering to adapt schematics and assemble electrical control panels for new installations and existing equipment upgrades
• Serve as a liaison between controls and build for controls hardware mounting and overall cable management
• Support the development and population of data acquisition and control systems
• Maintain high standards for workmanship and housekeeping before, during, and after work, and contribute to cleanliness and organization in shared areas
• Perform daily task prioritization including risk mitigation on current and upcoming projects

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Basic Qualifications

• 1-3 years of electrical technical support experience in an industrial environment, or a two-year technical degree in Industrial Systems, Electrical/Electronics Technology, or similar
• Experience in panel building, modifications, and general wiring practices for industrial power and control systems
• Understanding of industrial networking protocols and communication over OPC-UA
• PLC, HMI, and VFD experience with demonstrated proficiency in Function Block Diagrams, Structured Text, and Ladder Logic
• Ability to maintain, test, and troubleshoot failures in industrial electrical hardware from machine malfunctions
• Understanding and experience with troubleshooting and tuning PID controllers
• Ability to work non-regular hours when needed to support 24/7 operations
• Ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck and Aerial Lift Equipment certifications on site

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Desired Skills and Experience

• Prior experience with bulk material conveyance, heat presses, sheet good handling, and coordinated continuous processes
• Certificates in Industrial Electrical Systems, PLCs, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, or Industrial Maintenance
• Familiarity with programming in CODESYS
• Familiarity programming and setting up Linux devices
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes
• Experience with industrial bus protocols such as Modbus, Profinet and EtherNet/IP
• Ability to appropriately select and size electrical and electromechanical components
• Experience in a 24/7 manufacturing reliability management system

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Compensation

Competitive rate

benefits package