Controls Technician (Entry Level)

Title: Controls Technician (Entry Level)

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Location: Valley Enterprises / 2147 Leppek Road, Ubly, Michigan

Job Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or related field.
• Skilled in Automation & Control Systems Design and Implementation.
• Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications.
• Confirm systems and components capabilities.
• Develop electrical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components; soliciting observations from operators.
• Assure product quality by designing electrical testing methods; testing finished products and system capabilities.
• Keep equipment operational by following manufacturer’s instructions and establishing procedures; requesting repair service.
• Maintain product database by writing computer programs; entering data.
• Complete projects by training and guidance from Controls Engineer.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Job Preferences

• Experience in reading ladder logic for various robotic, vision and/or automation applications.
• Knowledge of electronic systems, electronic troubleshooting, electronic testing design, project management and database design
• Quality/Safety focused
• Ability to analyze information and report research results
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, Auto CAD)
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills, the ability to be creative/innovative, detail oriented and work independently.

Job Summary

To provide automation solutions (design, wire, program, and implement) and problem-solving expertise to the manufacturing facility.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist the plant with research in the alternative manufacturing methods and/or equipment that would streamline the manufacturing process.
• Assist with the Re-Engineering of current manufacturing processes, including the crossover of automation projects throughout the plant.
• Work with cross-functional plant teams (or independently) to solve technical product and/or process problems using appropriate problem-solving skills.
• Design, develop, install, troubleshoot and verify the implementation of new plant automation (robotic controls & other) systems.
• Complete all required wiring, programming, and documentation for automation & integration systems.
• Develop knowledge of all plant processes to maximize product output and minimize product cost.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.