Technician Electronic Control Job Details | Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Nestle International • Waverly, IA

29d

About The Position

Electronic Controls Technicians (ECT) are PLC technicians that handle all factory electrical, electronic and equipment controls with a focus towards safety, quality and production efficiency. The ECT, modifies, troubleshoots and repairs production electronic components such as machine controls, robots, HMI's, PLCs, motors, drives, and communication equipment. They must apply industry standard electronic safety standards, understand electronic circuits, read and edit PLC ladder logic, understand and modify CAD electrical and mechanical drawings, and be proficient in Windows operating systems. ECT's must work with equipment operators to ascertain problems with equipment, test and troubleshoot faulty electronic systems and machinery, assist in the predictive/preventative maintenance of electrical components and computers, train operators, and process work orders. ECT's are expected to understand and troubleshoot unique equipment, such as X-Rays, automatic guided vehicles and vendor-specific, non-standard controls.This position requires strong teamwork with both management and plant-floor personnel. ECT's will perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• 2-year Electrical Technician Degree or equivalent work experiences and references.
• Strong electrical design and troubleshooting skills,
• Must be proficient in the following platforms and standards: RS Linx, RS Logix 500, RS Logix 5000, Factory Talk View, DeviceNet, EtherNet, Data Highway, Microsoft Windows, Lock-Out Tag-Out standards, Troubleshooting a 480v electrical connections, Standard electrical symbols and understanding electrical prints, NFPA 70e.

Responsibilities

• Install and/or troubleshoot electrical and electro-mechanical components such as motors, VFD's, motion systems, and electrical connection parts such as relays, termination blocks and sensors.
• Maintain automation equipment software, documentation and drawing IAW Nestle standards; monitoring and utilizing PLC programs, AutoCad, Intellution IFIX, Wonderware, and other vender specific software.
• Maintain factory instrumentation program by installing, calibrating and updating documentation IAW Nestle standards.
• Perform control system and electrical troubleshooting and maintenance as assigned by the Supervisor. Keep Supervisor up to date on the status of all assigned projects, programming, work back log, on-going problems and safety issues.
• Perform electrical and electrical safety compliance checks.
• Work on teams to improve or alter production line operations.
• All duties will be performed in compliance with NEC, OSHA, NFPA and any other applicable code requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees