Electronic Technician (PLC)

Novolex•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Novolex, we take pride in supporting our families across the globe. Our team is rich in diversity and our entrepreneurial culture encourages continuous personal growth and teamwork. Our careers include manufacturing, engineering, procurement, supply chain, finance, HR, product development, sales, marketing and an ever-expanding array of others to support our continuing rapid growth. Position Summary: Provides timely and efficient technical support troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems/equipment throughout manufacturing facility. Works under guidance of Plant Engineer.

Requirements

Technical/college degree in electrical, electronics, and/or automation engineering; will consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree
Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a maintenance/production environment
Electrical training/experience with 480 3 phases/machine controls – preferred
Experience with VFD Drives and PLC editing and programming a requirement
Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required.
Familiar with all OSHA and GMP standards & requirements
Strong computer and math skills; Demonstrated technical/analytical skills; ability to interpret engineering drawings
Ability to work 12-hour day and night rotating shift
Work overtime, weekends, holidays as required
Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management
Requirements include, but are not limited to (all times are approximate): Sitting (Rarely) Standing (Constantly - 12 hours or more) Walking (Constantly - 12 hours or more) Lifting (Regularly/Constantly): 0-10 lbs. (8-10 hours) 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours) 20-49 lbs. (8-10 hours) Carrying: 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours) 20-49 lbs. (8-10 hours) Pushing (Often - 8-10 hours or more) Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (Often - 8-10 hours or more) Balancing (Regularly/Constantly) Stooping, Kneeling, Crawling (Often - each1-3 hours) Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions (Regularly/Constantly each 8-10 hours) Following GMP in compliance with all food safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in mechanical, electrical and/or experience in blown film industries strongly preferred
Experience operating forklift equipment; forklift certification (will certify on site)

Responsibilities

Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments
Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
Inspect electrical project work for quality control and assurance.
Identify solutions to on-site technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment.
Collaborate with engineers or other personnel to identify, define, or solve developmental problems
Set up or operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions
Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations
Prepare, review, or coordinate ongoing modifications to contract specifications or plans
Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems
Provide technical assistance in resolving electrical engineering problems encountered before, during, or after construction
Install or maintain electrical control systems or solid-state equipment
Evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings, or design comments for sound electrical engineering practice or conformance with established safety or design criteria
Write engineering specifications to clarify design details or functional criteria of experimental electronics units
Plan method or sequence of operations for developing or testing experimental electronic or electrical equipment
Prepare electrical project cost or work-time estimates
Other duties as assigned