Controls Engineering Technician

Description

Position at Samtec, Inc

CONTROLS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Summary/Objective

Serve the Plating Department by programming, building, and troubleshooting electrical and control systems.

Shift: Sunday to Friday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities

• Support global Plating Operations with a high level of integrity with the electrical controls needs.
• Troubleshoot, repair, or replace electrical components and perform required electrical preventive maintenance and updates.
• Lead all electrical/controls projects in the Plating Facility.
• Maintain electrical schematics.
• Work with/ lead contractors for large projects.
• Programming of HMI’s and PLC’s.
• Additional requirements for this position may be needed based on the facility in which this is located.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
  
  

“The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities”

Required Experience

• 7 Years’ Experience installing and/or troubleshooting Industrial Controls and electrical systems.
• PLC Programming troubleshooting experience is required.
• HMI programming experience required.
• VFD installation and programming experience is required.
• Servo motor programming experience is required.
• Must be willing to work in a chemical environment.
• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time to perform job duties.
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.
• CPR/First Aid/AED training
• Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions: Must be willing to adhere to department safety rules and regulations. May be exposed to noise (required to wear protective gear). May be exposed to Hazardous Materials & Chemicals (required to wear safety glasses and other protective gear).
  
  

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 4-Year Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent training is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technician (BSEET) is desired.
  
  

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.