Controls Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment electrical controls systems
• Understand PLC programming, wiring schematics, HMI programming, and input/output diagrams
• Provide training to Maintenance Mechanics
• Place requisitions for needed spare parts and tools
• Work with engineers to define and document requirements for electrical systems, new control systems and system upgrades.
• Construct test beds and trainers to test equipment and train Maintenance Mechanics
• Provide guidance, and assistance to peers and technicians.
• Stays informed concerning new technologies, materials and equipment, and investigates potential applications.
• Develop and improve equipment troubleshooting procedures, maintenance procedures, and spare parts lists
• Collaborate with internal customers on technical issues
• Able to work extended hours/shifts as required
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Understand and live by client’s ethics and business conduct policies.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2-year degree in relevant Engineering field or 5 years working as a controls technician
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline highly desired.
• Associates degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, industrial automation, required unless electrical controls experience is greater than 5 years.
• 1-5 years of electrical controls experience required.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical controls systems and working on teams to support internal customers
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot AC/DC electrical equipment and infrastructure problems
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot Ladder Logic programming using RSLogix 500, and Studio 5000
• Experience with Industrial networks
• Knowledge of vision inspection systems and experience with various servo drive/controllers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills required.