Controls Technician

Techo-Bloc•Waterloo, IN

2d•$41 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Regularly and customarily performs the most skilled work on all electronic control systems in the manufacturing plant and will direct other maintenance personnel when assigned or assisting with work. When requested, will assist in all types of electrical and instrumentation maintenance, construction, controls tuning and inspection work, as may be necessary.

Requirements

Understanding of general industrial electronics and process control concepts
Ability to read, understand, create, and update electrical diagrams, with an emphasis on troubleshooting from electrical diagrams
Electrical troubleshooting capabilities with the use of multimeter and other diagnostic tools; 24VDC, 240VAC, 480VAC
Experience with industrial control systems (control panels, relays, contactors, safety systems, etc.)
Experience with industrial automation systems, including PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMIs
Ability to read PLC program and reload from backup
Experience working with industrial variable frequency drives (VFDs) (SEW, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Lenze)
Experience with industrial fieldbuses (Profibus, Profinet, ASi)
Understanding of industrial safety concepts, systems, and devices (Estops, light curtains, safety doors, OSSD, safety monitors); experience with ASi-Safe and Profisafe are a plus
Basic knowledge of ethernet and basic networking skills (routers, switches, IP address, MAC address)
Working knowledge and basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics
Experience with AutoCAD for drawing/updating electrical plans
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to root cause and troubleshoot automated equipment and controls
Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio C# and Visual Basic
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering or focus on Controls or Electronics
5 years related work experience
Hands on plant integration experience developing manufacturing support systems
Ability to work flexible hours as required

Responsibilities

Analyze and troubleshoot electrical and controls issues throughout the plant
Troubleshooting of automation systems and devices (PLC, I/O, VFDs, fieldbuses, communication networks)
Replacement of defective devices, or commissioning of new devices, including basic configuration or backup reloading
Create, update, and maintain technical documentation as needed (electrical diagrams, installation notes, other relevant documentation)