Controls Technician

As our Controls Tech you’ll ensure that Manufacturing teams have the correct software and hardware installed in the equipment necessary to transform raw materials into finished product. You’ll specify, design, build/purchase, and install new production equipment required to meet increased production needs. You’ll provide technical support to maintain, repair and/or replace equipment, as well as, modify existing production equipment to improve both reliability and functionality. A requirement for this position is a demonstrated ability to create and modify electrical control systems for industrial equipment. This includes panel layouts, schematic drawings, PLC, HMI, vision and robotic software creation. In addition, you will help support and drive engineering activities for new products. You’ll support prototype development runs and drive commercialization of new processes while utilizing Lean Manufacturing methods to minimize waste and maximize efficiencies. Project Planning and Execution – With guidance from the Controls Designer or Control Specialist, prepares and implements project or improvement plans for areas of responsibility including but not limited to: efficiency improvements, cost reduction or quality improvement programs, new product support and other process improvements. The plan or proposal is to include the proposed technical approach, estimated implementation costs, estimated resource needs, and a time schedule, (Gantt chart). Acts as the driving force for the controls project help coordinating resources and activities necessary to ensure on time execution to the project or process improvement plan, identify and work through barriers that hinder progress. Technical Writing / Documentation – Must possess excellent technical writing ability. Required to prepare manufacturing specifications related to controls, thoroughly documents all equipment, machines, with accurate and clear detailed prints and maintenance instructions related to controls. Validation – With the assistance of the QE, Controls Designer and validation team will support in creating all necessary documentation associated with the BD change control process and coordinates validation or verification activities to ensure on time execution according to the project or process improvement plan. Manufacturing Support – Provides technical guidance as needed to manufacturing and hourly technical personnel during the startup of new or changed products and processes. Use of good decision making, problem solving and trouble-shooting techniques will be needed to minimize the potential or correct ongoing manufacturing issues. Capital Request / Capital Management – Will need to support in preparing a plan for procurement of capital equipment including obtaining of quotes, vendor investigation, budgeting, and scheduling. Prepares controls specifications, place orders, coordinate procurement, install equipment, debug and coordinate the startup of new or modified equipment from outside firms or as modified internally, manages capital spending on assigned projects to ensure spending in accordance with the plan capital budget. Design – Coordinate design activities with Controls Designers, outside vendors or internal departments as necessary. If resources are unavailable, perform own design and drafting as required. Redesigns or oversees the redesign of existing equipment to incorporate improvements relating to safety, machine reliability, product quality, and / or cost reduction.