Controls & Test Engineering Technician

Sub-Zero Group•Cedar Rapids, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This hands-on role is a key player in starting up our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. You’ll commission new equipment and test systems, solve problems on the floor, and over time lead continuous improvement projects that elevate safety, quality, and throughput.

Requirements

Commission and validate functional test equipment, PLC controlled stations, and supporting instrumentation as new lines come online; debug issues end to end (electrical, software, fixtures, sensors, I/O).
Partner with Controls and Test Engineering to install, bring up, and optimize equipment for start up readiness; document changes and results.
Train operators and technical staff on safe operation, basic troubleshooting, and escalation paths.
Respond on the floor to equipment/test failures; perform root cause analysis, contain issues, and restore operation quickly.
Execute minor PLC/HMI adjustments under engineering guidance; maintain configurations, backups, and change logs.
Monitor test station performance, yields, and false fail rates; surface trends and propose countermeasures.
Implement hardware/software improvements that enhance safety, throughput, test coverage, and reliability (e.g., sensor upgrades, fixture refinements, vision checks).
Develop and refine PM, calibration, and verification procedures; keep stations audit ready with clear documentation and labeling.
Collaborate with cross functional partners on line layout, error proofing, and standardized work improvements.

Responsibilities

Commission and validate functional test equipment, PLC controlled stations, and supporting instrumentation as new lines come online; debug issues end to end (electrical, software, fixtures, sensors, I/O).
Partner with Controls and Test Engineering to install, bring up, and optimize equipment for start up readiness; document changes and results.
Train operators and technical staff on safe operation, basic troubleshooting, and escalation paths.
Respond on the floor to equipment/test failures; perform root cause analysis, contain issues, and restore operation quickly.
Execute minor PLC/HMI adjustments under engineering guidance; maintain configurations, backups, and change logs.
Monitor test station performance, yields, and false fail rates; surface trends and propose countermeasures.
Implement hardware/software improvements that enhance safety, throughput, test coverage, and reliability (e.g., sensor upgrades, fixture refinements, vision checks).
Develop and refine PM, calibration, and verification procedures; keep stations audit ready with clear documentation and labeling.
Collaborate with cross functional partners on line layout, error proofing, and standardized work improvements.