Electronics Specialist

Universal Corporation•Nashville, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Electronics Specialist at Universal Leaf North America, you will monitor electronic equipment and assist in the design and installation of equipment. You will also repair and maintain electronic factory equipment to ensure all control functions are accurate and functioning properly.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Electronics or Engineering, or equivalent training and experience
Competent in the areas of designing, specifying, installing, tuning and troubleshooting all types of electronic equipment used in manufacturing environment
Excellent project management skills as they relate to the electronics field
Must be proficient with ladder logic, PID loops and personal computers used to program PLCs
Shows high level of commitment to developing excellence in technical and/or business skills
Effective analytical, planning and organizational skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Adapt to frequent changes in climate, environment, workload and schedules, including Saturday and Sunday work when required

Nice To Haves

Experience in using PLC Control Systems: controllers, recorders, transducers, and Man-Machine interface systems, preferably in an industrial setting

Responsibilities

Administer and enforce company policies, safety procedures and good housekeeping practices.
Install, calibrate, and maintain control systems, including modern Siemens TIA PLCs, sensors, PID control actuators, Danfoss VFDs, and Siemens HMIs, ensuring proper operation of machinery and equipment.
Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, Profinet & Profibus networks, and control system issues to reduce downtime and restore equipment to safe operating condition.
Monitor system performance, analyze data, and adjust parameters to maintain efficiency and safety.
Manage daily operations of laser vision systems. Coordinate with OEM technicians, and vendors to support equipment upgrades, software changes, troubleshooting, and repairs.
Perform optical sorter efficiency tests per our ISO 9001 procedure.
Ensure PLC programming and automation work complies with company safety policies, lockout/tagout requirements, electrical safety expectations, machine guarding requirements, and applicable codes.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, calibration logs, and reports; to ensure compliance with our ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Partner with production leadership to optimize throughput, quality, safety, traceability, runtime, and efficiency across factory processing lines. Work closely with maintenance technicians to optimize system performance and implement best practices.
Recommend modifications or improvements that could benefit from AI technology to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Ensure all Virtual Machines, PLC & HMI software, are fully compliant with applicable security settings, MS updates and Vendor firmware.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.