Controls Engineering Technician

Controls Engineering Technician

Fulltime direct hire position. $30-40 per hour DOE

For the first 6 months the shift will be an ABCD (2-2-3) shift, 12 hour schedule. Schedule requires working 2 weeks on days then rotating to 2 weeks on nights. Then day shift after 6 months.

Relocation assistance available.

Excellent benefits

Job Description : Controls Engineering Technician

We are looking for a Converting Controls Engineering Technician to join our Tissue plant in Anderson, SC. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining control systems and components for production and utility equipment to ensure optimal reliability, efficient line performance, and safe operations. Leveraging your advanced training and experience, you will provide training for other Controls Technicians, coordinate electrical preventative maintenance programs, and perform complex updates to PLC, HMI, and Servo Drive programming.

Primary responsibilities include : Controls Engineering Technician

• Observes all OSHA and company safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times. Notifies team of potentially dangerous electrical hazards and takes immediate corrective action. Must be a leader in the area of safety for the converting area. Willing to take on the task of leading in safety day training.
• Demonstrates outstanding understanding of the National Electrical Code and promotes adherence to it.
• Has demonstrated a commitment to Precision and Quality work.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces and calibrates electrical sensors including : photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, magnetic, pressure, temperature, weight and position sensors.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces and commissions all electrical control devices including : AC drives, DC drives, Servo Controllers, contactors, motors, breakers, solenoids power supplies and indicator lights.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces and commissions all PLC / HMI based hardware including : processors, discrete and analog I / O cards, power supplies, network adapters, Distributed I / O, dedicated operator interfaces such as Panelview, PC based interfaces and message displays such as Review.
• Diagnoses problems using laptop computers interfaced to PLC's, HMI's and servo systems utilizing electrical schematics, meters, oscilloscopes, and any additional resources available.
• Makes small program changes in PLC's logic, HMI's programs and servo controller logic to aid in the diagnosis and repair of machine problems.
• Makes wiring / programming changes on all production equipment as required.
• Performs electrical preventative maintenance at scheduled intervals as assigned.
• Ensures that best practices are incorporated into the training program.
• Develops and audits the training system to ensure consistency in training for Control Technicians.
• Qualifies team members in basic, intermediate and advanced qualifications for Control Technicians.
• Works closely with the training department to ensure LMS modules, Work Instructions and all other training materials are kept current.
• Is a recognized as a leader in the department who has demonstrated superior ability to train others.
• Can work flexible hours as demanded by the position.
• Assists Production, Maintenance, and Process & Project Engineers to meet daily priorities, coverage, and special projects.
• Assists with projects and equipment installations as necessary.
• Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and assists with training of new personnel.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

The ideal candidate should possess the following :

o Solid knowledge of three phase, single phase and DC power.

o Familiar with NEC and standard wiring practices.

o Utilizes meters and oscilloscopes to identify electrical problems

o Reads electrical schematics

o Reads and make small changes to PLC ladder logic.

o Reads and troubleshoot motion control / servo programs.

o Reads HMI software to identify its effects on the equipment.

o Follows data and signals from one controller to another over various networks.

o Knows products specifications and the processes that affect them.

o Understands impact of downtime and waste on production efficiency.

o Must have in-depth knowledge of the production equipment and processes to identify a faulty device or program.

o Repairs must be thorough to prevent any further downtime.

o Works closely with the production team to identify and resolve problems.

o Communicates with the parts department to ensure adequate spares.

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Salary : $30 - $40