Electrical Controls Technician- Plant 2 Metals- 2nd and 3rd Shifts Available

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. 

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best.  Come grow with us!

Responsibilities:

• Become the equipment expert and the primary support for Manufacturing regarding equipment and process issues, including (but not limited to) equipment downtime and production of nonconforming product.
• Identify opportunities for technical improvement and become a mentor to the existing Technical Support Team members.          
• Provide technical assistance with new equipment, process development, setup, debug and training, particularly as it relates to automation and electronic controls.
• Must adhere to and ensure that all safety procedures are maintained in accordance with industry standards (OSHA, NEC,ANSI, IEEE).
• Proficient in electrical systems up to 480 VAC.
• Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules
• Must be able to work extended hours when required
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Experience:

(If a degree is required it must be from an accredited institution)

• 2 year technical / electronics degree and 3 years of industrial controls and electronics experience.
• Strong technical experience with Allen Bradley based controls and software (RSLogix,RSView).
• Strong technical experience with VFD’s and Servo-based Motion control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving all facets of machinery (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic) with emphasis on PLC’s and Control systems.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with multi-tasking and the ability to prioritize with minimal direction.
• Ability to function within cross-functional teams (comprised of peers and subordinates), utilizing good communication skills and a “hands–on” approach within all projects.
• Must be able to read and understand English

Additional Qualifications/Experience Preferred:

• Technical experience with Vision system integration, programming and maintenance.
• Technical knowledge of industrial networking including but not limited to Ethernet, RS 232 /485, and CANBUS protocols (i.e., DEVICENET, PROFIBUS, etc.).
• Understanding of various types of tooling and standards (metal stamping, thermal forming, steel rule dies, etc…)
• Working knowledge of Fanuc robot programming and maintenance of robotic work cells.
• Technical experience with High Tonnage presses (mechanical and hydraulic actuated) and related auxillary equipment.

If you are interested in being part of a world class electrical control team here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

Alkegen is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion throughout the organization. We recognize that we can learn better together with a diverse team of employees and that our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)