Founded in 1961, WEG has grown into a global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies. WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually.

Committed to growth on a global scale, WEG continually invests in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and processes and the development of new and improved industrial electrical solutions. WEG offers a diverse and integrated product line that includes motors, drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, generators, and custom solutions.

Position Objective:

The Controls Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic manufacturing equipment. An in-depth knowledge of electronics and electrical equipment is necessary for this job and is responsible for a broad and diverse equipment base, such as PLC’s, Computer controlled, CNC, digital logic, electric and any other electronic microprocessor type controlled equipment. The role is to diagnose and repair electrical and electronic failures and to support the mechanical team with direction and expertise as necessary. This position will report to the Automation Manufacturing Engineer.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Analysis and troubleshooting of complex technical problems applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics
• Install electronic equipment, machinery, measuring devices and testing equipment
• Inspect, maintain and creates preventing maintenance schedule in existing and new equipment
• Discusses layout and assembly procedures and problems with engineering personnel
• Develops wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specifications for system or equipment modifications or expansion
• Recommends changes in circuitry, controls and computers or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance
• Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance.
• Replace existing equipment based on age, operation and functionality.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Industrial electrical technology or similar
• Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate and express ideas to management, peers, and production staff
• Must be analytical with critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office software applications, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Amp, Volt, Ohm, and other electric/electronic meters use
• PLC, computer programming and PC-based diagnostic software

Location:

• Employee will be assigned to the Bluffton location:

WEG Commercial Motors

410 E. Spring Street, Bluffton, IN - 46714

Phone 260-827-2200

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary will be based on experience and technical knowledge.

 Benefits Include:

• Medical
• Dental 
• Vision 
• Flex Spending
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid short-term disability
• Company paid long-term disability
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacations
• On-site health clinic three days a week
• Wellness services

WEG Commercial Motors is an equal opportunity employer.