Controls Technician

Albany International Corp.•Rochester, NH

18d

About The Position

The Controls Technician ensures the availability, reliability, and performance of control, automation, and instrumentation systems used in aeronautical manufacturing. The role maintains, diagnoses, programs, and improves equipment and systems while meeting safety, quality, productivity, and regulatory requirements. The technician supports production equipment and coordinates related work with internal and external cross-functional resources, including maintenance and troubleshooting, equipment modifications and upgrades, and installation and commissioning of new equipment. The position installs equipment and its control hardware and software, supports equipment requirements and specifications, helps integrate safety controls, and ensures equipment complies with electrical, safety, industrial, and government standards. The technician also supports equipment-development capital projects and production troubleshooting and repairs within their area of expertise. The role has no supervisory responsibility. Work takes place in office and production-floor environments, primarily indoors, with moderate-to-quiet noise and comfortable temperatures. Some work may be performed remotely, and travel may be necessary. The role requires the ability to be available 24/7 as business situations require. Physical activities include frequently moving around the production floor and office to attend meetings or training, remaining stationary for up to 75% of the time, and frequently using a computer and entering or checking information in systems.

Requirements

Electrical engineering degree or NH Masters electrical license.
Allen-Bradley-specific training certifications through Rockwell Automation.
2 to 4 years of relevant experience in motion controls and automation.
Extensive knowledge of electrical, motion-control, and software systems.
Familiarity with electro-mechanical systems.
Formal training and/or education in PLC and PC-based motion controllers, SCADA human/machine interfaces, and electro-mechanical systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project for creating work instructions and maintenance documentation.
PLC programming experience with Rockwell controls.
Troubleshooting and testing experience.
Ability to create, understand, and interpret engineering drawings.
ERP knowledge.
Communication, resourcefulness, drive, and customer-focus abilities aligned with the AI leadership competency model.
Flexibility and adaptability; strong organization and discipline; ability to identify problems and make decisions, balance priorities, and work on multiple projects in parallel.
Ability to work 24/7 and be available as business situations require.
Ability to frequently move around the production floor and office, remain stationary for up to 75% of the time, and frequently operate a computer and enter or check information in systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and install automated equipment used to manufacture composite products.
Assist with equipment modifications and upgrades under the direction of the global engineering group, ensuring conformance with engineering designs and performance specifications.
Drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Identify, maintain, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 systems using ladder or block logic via laptop.
Identify, maintain, and troubleshoot control components and power-transmission systems, including motor starters, variable-frequency drives, DC drives, and standard components.
Troubleshoot electrical systems including 480V three-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems.
Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
Identify, maintain, and use SCADA systems and KPIs.
Interpret policies and procedures and communicate them to others.
Coordinate cross-functional internal and external resources for existing-equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, equipment modifications and upgrades, and new-equipment installation and commissioning.
Support the company’s production equipment.
Install equipment, including control hardware and software, and support equipment requirements and specifications.
Assist in integrating safety controls into manufacturing equipment as appropriate.
Ensure equipment complies with electrical, safety, industrial, and government regulatory standards.
Support assigned equipment-development capital projects.
Support production with troubleshooting and repairs in the technician’s area of expertise.
Adhere to Albany’s values and prioritize safety, including taking responsibility for personal and shared health and safety.