What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electro-Mechanical Controls Technician position at GEA Process Engineering?
GEA is a global engineering group supplying process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in the food and dairy industry, as well as various other end-user markets. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we aim to provide world-class support and guidance to our clients.We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Electro-Mechanical Controls Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and directing the day-to-day activities of our field service teams, ensuring the highest standard of service delivery, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.Responsibilities / TasksProvides 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 / QualificationsAssociate degree or equivalent in Electro-Mechanical Technology required.Microsoft Office Suite knowledgeMust 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 & Benefits11 Paid HolidaysPTO - Paid Time OffMedical PlansDental InsuranceVision InsuranceHealth Savings and Spending AccountsTuition Reimbursement401k with excellent employer matchWellness Incentive ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramGEA 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.#engineeringforthebetterDid we spark your interest?Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.
