Controls and Electrical Systems Technician

Freudenberg Group; Durham (NC); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Freudenberg Group in Durham, NC seeks a skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician to proactively identify and prevent failures across PLC, HMI, SCADA, and power systems. You’ll interpret operator feedback, read electrical diagrams, and work with a multidisciplinary team to support 24/7 operations.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of industrial electrical experience, a two-year technical degree in related fields, and PLC/HMI/VFD proficiency.

Competenze

• 3–5 years of electrical technical support in an industrial environment
• Two-year technical degree preferred; certifications beneficial
• CCST Level I preferred or obtainable with company support
• PLC, HMI, and VFD experience required; GE/Emerson/Siemens PLC experience preferred
• Understanding of Profibus, Profinet, Remote I/O, Serial and Ethernet comms
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Ability to work overtime for 24/7 operations and obtain PIT and aerial lift certifications on site

Mansioni

• Provide skilled electrical maintenance support to identify and prevent failures
• Maintain, test, and repair electrical systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs, and controls
• Read, interpret, and update electrical drawings and diagrams
• Contribute to maintenance management via root cause analysis
• Collaborate with mechanical, process, and reliability teams to prioritize tasks
• Support ISO/TS quality by maintaining sensor data and controls equipment
• Assist engineering in design, installation, startup, and maintenance of equipment
• Evaluate safety system robustness and ensure ISO-standard performance
• Maintain high workmanship standards and 5S in shared areas

Conoscenze

PLC

HMI

VFD

Electrical maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Formazione

Two-year technical degree in Industrial Systems, Electrical/Electronics

Strumenti

GE PLC

Siemens PLC

Emerson PLC

Profinet

Descrizione del lavoro

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled electrical maintenance support to proactively identify and prevent failure points in operations equipment by interpreting operator feedback and understanding machine status indications and electrical control functions to recommend action.
• Maintain, test, and repair a diverse array of electrical systems and components, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, Power Distribution, Variable Frequency Drives, controllers, relays, contactors, amplifiers, transformers, fuses, and other similar systems.
• Read, interpret, correct, and communicate to maintain electrical drawings and diagrams as needed in the execution of daily tasks.
• Contribute to improving our maintenance management system through Root Cause Analysis and resolving errors that occur with a proactive and preventive mindset.
• Collaborate as a multidisciplinary team member with mechanical, process, and reliability colleagues to prioritize and focus tasks and investments to meet our operational needs and initiatives for a dedicated area of the plant.
• Support and engage in our ISO/TS quality management by maintaining and improving sensor data and controls equipment and ensure performance for critical to quality monitoring functions.
• Assist engineering in the design, installation, start up, shut down, and planned maintenance of new or modified equipment in accordance with US and Freudenberg safety procedures and standards.
• Evaluate existing equipment safety system robustness and improve to ensure they are maintained and operating at appropriate performance levels per ISO standards.
• Maintain high standards for workmanship and housekeeping before, during, and after work, and contribute to cleanliness and 5S adherence in shared areas.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of electrical technical support experience working in an industrial environment, prior experience in extrusion, plastics, and web handling or winding is a plus
• A two-year technical degree in Industrial Systems, Electrical/Electronics Technology, or related field is preferred. Certificates in Electrical Systems, PLCs, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, or Industrial Maintenance are beneficial and will elevate the candidate’s profile.
• CCST (Certified Control System Technician) Level I or desire and ability to obtain with company support is preferred.
• PLC, HMI, and VFD experience is required. GE/Emerson and Siemens PLC experience is preferred. Should demonstrate proficiency in PLC Ladder Logic interpretation and alteration, Function Block Diagrams, and Statement Lists (STL).
• Understanding of Profibus, Profinet, Remote I/O communication, Serial communication, and Ethernet communication.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain, test, and troubleshoot failures in electrical hardware.
• Good communications skills, both verbal and written, and ability to collaborate effectively with team members of varying levels of technical experience.
• Ability to work overtime or non-regular hours when needed to support 24/7 operations.
• Ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck and Arial Lift Equipment certifications on site.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)