Systems Control Tech

3M•Maplewood, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. Know and apply the operating principles, purpose, proper application and design limitations of primary sensing elements, control circuitry, and final control devices used in closed loop and open loop industrial process control systems. This includes electronic, digital, analog, pneumatic, and mechanical methods of signal generating, conditioning, transmitting, and recording. Read and work to the indicated accuracy, specifications, and tolerances as detailed on engineering drawings, machine assembly prints, machine construction prints, blueprints, sketches, equipment manuals, process flow diagrams, and vendor diagrams. Set up, operate and read precision testing and measuring instruments to the instrument manufacturer’s specifications of accuracy. Precision testing and measuring instruments include devices such as ampmeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, dead weight testers, potentiometers, thermometers, velometers, scales, tachometers, strobe lights, hydrometers, gages, and recorders. Work from both written and verbal instructions. Effectively use the computer software designated by Plant Engineering. Work with cross functional teams, including engineering groups, manufacturing groups, vendors, etc. Contact vendors and fill out purchase requisitions to order parts as needed. Install, troubleshoot, repair, modify, calibrate, and make adjustments to complete systems, system components, and circuits used in the measurement and control of current, voltage, temperature, humidity, speed, vacuum, pressure, level, weight, velocity, tension, flow, time, frequency, thickness, viscosity, and density. This position requires driving a company vehicle, which will require pre-employment and ongoing review of motor vehicle history for candidates who are offered and hired for this position.

Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this 3M Production role, in compliance with U.S. labor and safety laws.
Two (2) year Electronics Technology Degree (completed and verified prior to start) OR Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in installation, testing, repairing, modification, and programming of industrial process control system/instrumentation as well as the communication links between the systems.
Ability to pass pre-employment skilled trades test battery
Current and valid Driver’s License
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Experience in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of intelligent fire alarm and life safety systems, enterprise level access control systems, security CCTV systems, and campus level intercom systems.
Ability to integrate fire alarm and life safety systems, enterprise level access control systems, security CCTV systems, and campus level intercom systems.
A basic background in networking devices.
Programmable controllers, AC&DC drive controls.
Pneumatic, analog and digital electronics, including computer/microprocessor-based control systems.
Field instrumentation including process sensors and control devices.
Skill in operation and use of hand tools, wrenches, air and electric powered hand tools, and machine tools and a variety of testing equipment; reading and interpreting measuring systems; operating shop equipment; troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
Candidates must be trained and experienced in a variety of mechanical and electronic testing and repair.
Experience in measurement of current, voltage, temperature, humidity, speed, pressure, level sensing, weight, velocity, tension, and flow.
A combination of education in electronics, job-related experience and/or military electronics training will be considered in meeting these requirements.

Responsibilities

Know and apply the operating principles, purpose, proper application and design limitations of primary sensing elements, control circuitry, and final control devices used in closed loop and open loop industrial process control systems.
Read and work to the indicated accuracy, specifications, and tolerances as detailed on engineering drawings, machine assembly prints, machine construction prints, blueprints, sketches, equipment manuals, process flow diagrams, and vendor diagrams.
Set up, operate and read precision testing and measuring instruments to the instrument manufacturer’s specifications of accuracy.
Work from both written and verbal instructions.
Effectively use the computer software designated by Plant Engineering.
Work with cross functional teams, including engineering groups, manufacturing groups, vendors, etc.
Contact vendors and fill out purchase requisitions to order parts as needed.
Install, troubleshoot, repair, modify, calibrate, and make adjustments to complete systems, system components, and circuits used in the measurement and control of current, voltage, temperature, humidity, speed, vacuum, pressure, level, weight, velocity, tension, flow, time, frequency, thickness, viscosity, and density.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.