Company: Tier 1 automotive supplier

Location: Mt. Pleasant, IA

Title: Controls Technician

Compensation: $72-80k base salary / OT Eligible

Hours: 1st Shift position / 8hr days M-Fr (Flexible start time between 5a-8a)

Working Arrangement: In-Office

Position Description

Fixes technical problems by applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics. Provide assistance in troubleshooting problem equipment within the Maintenance Department. Ensure all drawing/prints are kept updated, all new equipment spare parts are set-up.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the adherence of NFPA 70e standards for facility
• Manage the requests for changes to software, logic, information and controls
• Continuous documentation of all programs, critical machine settings, manuals, etc.
• Develops and maintains electrical documentation: IP addresses, P and ID diagrams
• Responsible to work with electricians to carrying out the maintenance, trouble-shooting and repair of electrical systems in support of the operation of the manufacturing facility
• Provides support and training to plant technicians regarding controls network and infrastructure
• Acts as a liaison with the Information Technology department to ensure the quality and reliability of plant systems
• Assist with identifying and ordering spare parts

Education, Experience, and Required Skills:

• High School Diploma
• 3 Years Experience working with electrical controls and PLCs
• GE Emmerson, Allen Bradley, and/or Siemens experience highly preferred
• Clear understanding and working knowledge of electrical schematics, power distribution & controls, motor & motor controls, Programmable logic controllers, operator interface computerized control panels, and other industrial controls.
• Experience using AutoCAD Drawing