Controls Engineer Technician: Startup, Debug & Calibration

peko; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Total Rewards

Tuition Reimbursement

401K, Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Life, Short and Long-Term Disability

Recognition Awards & Discretionary

Job summary

PEKO Precision Products in Rochester, NY hires a Controls Engineer Technician responsible for machine control startup, debugging, calibration, and verification on newly assembled equipment.

You will test equipment per procedures, use diagnostic devices, read schematics and PLC programs, and collaborate with the Technical Manager to resolve issues.

Associates degree or 2 years experience; US Persons work authorization; strong attention to NEC standards and electrical theory.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or 2 years' electrical technician experience.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and testing sensors, switches, actuators, and indicators for proper function.
• Computer hardware maintenance methods, techniques, and network connections.
• Basic understanding of NEC standards and state codes.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and annotated PLC programs.
• Manual dexterity: working with wires, using hand tools and handling small components.

Responsibilities

• Tests newly manufactured and assembled equipment according to each customer's test procedure.
• Uses specialized measuring, diagnostic devices, and software to evaluate functionality and sequence of machine control systems.
• Handles machine control startup, debugging, calibration, and verification.
• Notify appropriate management of recurring issues with equipment and/or operation of equipment when necessary.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

Electrical theory

Schematic reading / PLCs

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

PEKO Precision Products in Rochester, NY hires a Controls Engineer Technician responsible for machine control startup, debugging, calibration, and verification on newly assembled equipment.

You will test equipment per procedures, use diagnostic devices, read schematics and PLC programs, and collaborate with the Technical Manager to resolve issues.

Associates degree or 2 years experience; US Persons work authorization; strong attention to NEC standards and electrical theory.