Controls and Electrical Systems Technician

Freudenberg Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Durham, North Carolina, is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician with 3-5 years of experience. The role involves providing electrical maintenance support, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining a variety of electrical systems. A two-year technical degree in a relevant field and experience with PLCs and HMIs are preferred. Join us to thrive in a diverse environment committed to innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in an industrial environment, preferably in extrusion or plastics.
• Certificates in Electrical Systems, PLCs, Hydraulics, Pneumatics or Industrial Maintenance are beneficial.
• Ability to obtain certifications on site.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled electrical maintenance support to prevent failure points.
• Maintain, test, and repair electrical systems and components.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet operational needs.

Skills

Electrical technical support experience

PLC, HMI, and VFD experience

Good communication skills

Education

Two-year technical degree in Industrial Systems or Electrical/Electronics Technology

Tools

PLC Ladder Logic

GE/Emerson and Siemens PLCs

Job description

**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)**Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications.**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 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.