Controls Engineer Technician- 3rd Shift

Founders Brewing Company • Grand Rapids, MI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide operational expertise and hands-on troubleshooting in the areas of programming, electrical systems and equipment, operational technology, and controls to assist the Brewery Team in the safe and efficient production of World Class Beer in a 24/7 environment. Optimize safe electrical function of all current equipment, to maintain food safe quality production.

Requirements

• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot, program, integrate and optimize existing systems and PLC’s.
• Industrial troubleshooting experience to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, PLC’s and building wiring, using hand, power, and precision measuring tools.
• Proficient in various PLC, HMI and Robotic programming.
• Experience in commissioning and troubleshooting VFD’s and tuning PID’s.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to support the goals and direction of the brewery maintenance team.
• Ability to read, interpret, and maintain electrical drawings.
• Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, lifts and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring and equipment.
• Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, on call and overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial Maintenance Technician with Electrical concentration with significant experience.
• Associates Degree in a related technical field with experience in control systems.
• Experience in beer, beverage, bottling and/or food manufacturing is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Works with Maintenance Management to schedule and perform electrical related preventative maintenance, repairs and optimization.
• Works with Brewery Teams to maintain, optimize and troubleshoot equipment to fulfill business demands.
• Supports the growth of the maintenance department to build capability in electrical systems and technology understanding of the maintenance technicians.
• Support the documentation of historical data and work documentation within electronic maintenance work order system.
• Ability to assemble, install, trouble-shoot and maintain electrical or electronic wiring and equipment.
• Maintains electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the county, state and federal levels.
• Performs installation and maintenance work as part of a team of skilled trade workers.
• Responsible for observing and following all company and OSHA related safety guidelines and programs.
• Professionally represent Founders at trade related events.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary Range
• Health, dental, vision, and other coverage for all employees starts date of hire.
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off, volunteer time, and floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid sabbaticals with tenure
• Paid parental leave for all employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree