Controls and Electrical Systems Technician

Freudenberg Performance Materials; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Cafeteria/ Canteen

Job summary

Freudenberg Performance Materials in Durham, NC is seeking a Controls and Electrical Systems Technician to provide electrical maintenance support for machinery and processes. You will troubleshoot equipment, interpret status indicators, and identify failure points to boost reliability.

You will maintain PLC/SCADA/HMI systems, read electrical schematics, and collaborate across engineering and operations to meet safety and efficiency goals.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industrial electrical maintenance or technical support experience.
• Associate degree preferred; relevant technical certifications are a plus.
• CCST Level I certification preferred.
• Strong PLC, HMI, and VFD experience including programming and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Profibus, Profinet, Remote I/O, Serial and Ethernet networks.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical maintenance support by troubleshooting equipment and identifying potential failure points to improve reliability.
• Maintain, test, and repair electrical control systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, power distribution, VFDs, relays, contactors and transformers.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics to support maintenance and operations.
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and preventive maintenance practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, mechanical, process and reliability teams to support equipment life cycle objectives.
• Support safety and compliance initiatives by maintaining controls and promoting 5S and housekeeping.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI

VFDs

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial networks

Communication & teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Systems or Electrical/Electronics Technology

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. Discover our world at www.freudenberg-pm.com.

Some of your Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Cafeteria/ Canteen: We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.

Durham, NC

On-Site

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

You support our team as

Controls and Electrical Systems Technician

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical maintenance support by troubleshooting equipment, interpreting machine status indicators, and identifying potential failure points to improve reliability.
• Maintain, test, and repair electrical control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, power distribution equipment, VFDs, relays, contactors, transformers, and related components.
• Read, interpret, update, and communicate electrical drawings and schematics to support maintenance and operational activities.
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, preventive maintenance practices, and enhancement of maintenance management systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, mechanical, process, and reliability teams to support equipment design, installation, startup, maintenance, safety, and operational objectives.
• Support quality, safety, and compliance initiatives by maintaining controls and monitoring systems, improving equipment safety performance, and promoting 5S and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industrial electrical maintenance or technical support experience; extrusion, plastics, web handling, or winding experience preferred.
• Associate degree in Industrial Systems, Electrical/Electronics Technology, or related field preferred; relevant technical certifications are a plus.
• CCST Level I certification, or willingness and ability to obtain certification with company support, preferred.
• Strong PLC, HMI, and VFD experience, including PLC programming and troubleshooting; GE/Emerson and Siemens platforms preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks and electrical troubleshooting, including Profibus, Profinet, Remote I/O, Serial, and Ethernet systems.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with flexibility to support 24/7 operations, overtime requirements, and obtain required equipment certifications.

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.