Electronic Specialist

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• Full benefits within 30 days
• 401K Matching
• Employee Rewards

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all needed Electrical and controls repairs on 24VDC, 110VAC 220VAC controls systems and 220VAC/480VAC 3P power systems
• Perform Advanced Electromechanical troubleshooting on machinery
• Setup and Calibrate Sensors
• Identify, troubleshoot and repair PLCs and HMIs
• Troubleshoot and adjust 0-10V and 4-20 mA signals
• Understand internal parameters of a drive, communication with PLC's and other drives and cross-reference to a new drive
• Help train other technicians. This includes writing set up documentation for new technology
• Participate in, develop, or lead capital projects related to automation
• Adhere to Company rules and guidelines, follow all safety rules
• Always follow lock out/tag out procedures
• Always perform quality work

Candidate Requirements:

• 2-year Mechatronics, Engineering Technology or related degree

Or 2 years' work experience in PLC, Automation, CNC, Controls

• Team player excited to support the maintenance team
• Capable of working in a hot production environment
• Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting skills
• Strong computer and math skills. Able to generate documentation for other technicians to follow
• Some programming experience (Ladder logic preferred)
• Ability to understand Electrical drawings, sometimes in another language
• Ability and interest to learn new software and technologies
• Interest and openness in testing new automation technologies
• Candidate should possess some of the preferred requirements listed below

Preferred Requirements:

• Able to make minor changes to PLC ladder logic code
• Ability to Write entirely new PLC programs using RSlogix 500, Connected Components Work Workbench, RSlogix 5000 for Micro1400, Micro800, CompactLogix PLCs
• Ability to create electrical drawings, Experience using CAD software
• Industrial communication protocols such as Modbus over RS485, Ethernet/IP and others
• HMI Programming. Crimson 3.1 for RedLion HMIs.
• Basic Computer network understanding. IP addresses, Etc.
• Ability to set up PID controls
• Ability to set up VFDs
• Demonstrated ability to develop servo drive systems
• Experience in film web-based manufacturing

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.