Controls Technician

Full Time
Sterling Heights, MI
$26.50 - $27.00 an hour
Posted
Job description

Responsible for developing and maintaining automated and electrical systems. Developing, trouble

shoot and correcting problems and supervising all aspects of the plant electrical control systems,

equipment, and machinery. Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC-based

hardware and software. The goal is to ensure that the plant is running smoothly and efficiently while

also meeting quality and safety standards. Trouble shoot and maintain processes that help

manufacturers increase productivity. Writes and improves control programs to support operations

achieving required cycle times, down time in a safe operations mode. Works with internal and external

resources to understand all requirements to ensure all project needs are met. Develops suggestions for

improvements, assembles cost and timing information for projects. Implements changes and

improvement following the change management system. The scope of equipment includes Robots,

Transfer systems, stamping presses, assembly equipment, welding cells and other machinery and

support structure.

Responsibilities

 Analyze and improve performance of existing automated systems

 Install/maintain and inspect control systems throughout the facility

 Troubleshoot non-functioning components including servos, sensors, and control components

 Ensure the calibration of all machines and maintenance after calibration

 Run diagnostic checks and monitor automatic systems

 Responsible to plan and execute new installations, upgrades and continuous improvements with

internal and external resources to support our business goals and objectives.

 Reads, modifies, and troubleshoots PLC programs (Allen-Bradley and Siemens preferred) using

laptop computer.

 Work with Manufacturing and/or Quality to solve customer Quality issues

 Analyze plant processes and help make improvements based on extensive knowledge of

electronics, engineering, and mechanics.

 Develop proactively improvement suggestions to improve plant performance, equipment

reliability and uptime

 Creates programs to minimize and limit down time

 Ensures that error proofing devices are programmed to be checked real time and processes are

stopped when malfunctions are detected

 Improves equipment uptime and process reliability.

 Ensured that all sensors and process relevant parameters are checked real time to ensure

process compliance and processes are stopped when malfunctions are detected

 Writes programs in a manner that sufficient information is available to the operators so trouble

shooting can be done by operators

 Writes programs in a manner that the process capabilities are maximize and equipment wear

and tear is kept to a minimum possible.

 Supporting implementation of Factory 4.0

 Create, verify, and maintain electrical control schematics and program documentation.

 Create and maintain backup programs for all programs and software in both locations to

prevent loss.

 Responsible to trouble shoot equipment and facility problems as they arise

 Support in defining of Statement of Requirements, specifications and standards in respect to

controls and programming portion for new and modified equipment.

 Assists in creation of and performs preventative and predictive maintenance activities as

assigned

 Repair of equipment as needed.

 Perform Preventive Maintenance tasks and is involved in TPM

 Completed required Work orders to improve and repair equipment

 Develop a Maintenance program for control systems, programs and perform maintenance.

 Performs and maintains backups

 Provides leadership and direction to maintenance personal or operations teams with trouble

shooting activities

 Continually improve the PM program for control systems.

 Demonstrated ability to carry out projects from beginning to end in coordination with internal

and external resources

 Able to work in teams as well as independently on work assignments.

Education & Experience

 High School Diploma or GED required.

 Must have strong knowledge of PLC’s (Allen Bradley and Siemens) for troubleshooting.

 Knowledge of robotics (ABB and Fanuc).

 Must be able to interpret and design electrical schematics.

 Knowledge of AC and DC motors and variable speed controllers.

 Knowledge of pneumatic components and pick and place devices.

 Knowledge of pneumatic components and pick and place devices.

 Knowledge of electrical 110/120/220/480.

 Must be continuous improvement minded and must understand the “7 wastes” to write

effective programs.

 Must have ability to multitask.

 Must be adaptable, striving to find creative solutions to problems as they arise.

 Must be able to obtain Hilo, Crane, and/or Aerial lift.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.50 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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