Controls Technician (PLC Programmer 30% travel - Janesville, WI)

Your responsibilities and tasks:

• Provides electrical design, development, and programming based on approved P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram) conferring with Team members and management, as necessary. May also require exercising independent judgment.
• Provides solid technical knowledge of automation technologies including sensors, controllers, actuators and industrial networks.
• Supports the design, programming, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of high-speed centrifuges, as well as automated manufacturing systems and equipment at the GEA Janesville facility or customer sites.
• Understands the theory and applications of fluid power, electrical and mechanical technologies, and programmable logic controllers.
• Develop extensive use of problem solving and the troubleshooting skills. Gains hands-on training working on projects that integrate the broad knowledge of automated systems.
• Use a variety of computer-based and electronically controlled systems in process and manufacturing environments.
• Learn skills necessary to program, assemble, install, troubleshoot, repair, and modify machine instrumentation and controls.
• Able to measure voltage, current, resistance for single and three phase alternating current and direct current (AC/DC) sources.
• Apply math to calculate electrical power equation pertinent to the maintenance field.
• Understands electrical control panel and machinery safety standards (UL 508A, NEC, NFPA).
• Able to interpret and modify engineering drawings for electrical control panels as well as P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram).
• Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
• Assist in the supervision/training of in-house technical personnel as well as customer plant personnel in repairing, overhauling, installing, testing, and inspecting mechanical and electromechanical equipment.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Reviews reports of production, malfunction, and maintenance to determine or address problems.
• Provides electrical and controls support to customers and GEA personnel as needed, including troubleshooting, and hardware/software modifications.
• Maintain and update electrical schematics, engineering drawings for production, and technical documentation for new and existent equipment.
• Works effectively in a Team based work environment.
• Familiarity with process controls, motor controls, instrumentation, automation principles, and industrial networking.
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures utilized in machine control systems.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Deadline and detail oriented.
• Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human machine Interfaces (HMI) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). Able to troubleshoots and accomplishes minor program changes with these devices as well.
• On site customer support/start-up.
• Reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager.

Your profile and qualifications:

Associate degree or equivalent in Electro-Mechanical Technology required.

Microsoft Office Suite knowledge

Must be willing to travel to customer locations in the U.S. and Canada (approximately 30% of the time).

3-5 years’ applicable experience.

Competitive Salary & Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO - Paid Time Off
• Medical Plans
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k with excellent employer match
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program

GEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.