Controls Engineering Technician

AirBorn Interconnect Inc.; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Controls Engineering Technician to support project duties and maintenance issues. This role involves assisting in the selection of electrical components, troubleshooting equipment, and generating machine manuals. The company values its employee-owners and offers a collaborative environment where each team member contributes to the success of high-reliability equipment for military and aerospace applications. Join a team that prioritizes innovation and professional growth while enjoying competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including stock ownership and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401K contributions

Paid Vacation

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development & Training

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Two-year degree and five years of experience in controls engineering.
• Strong knowledge in troubleshooting and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procurement of electrical components and BOM generation.
• Troubleshoot and debug new equipment and maintain existing systems.

Skills

General knowledge of circuits

Electrical components knowledge

Electromechanical devices knowledge

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Strong computer skills

Ability to read electrical schematics

Mathematical problem-solving

Knowledge of NEC code

Education

Two-year degree in a related field

Five years of related experience

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

MS Excel

Statistical Software

Job description

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Controls Engineering Technician

Apply locations Little Falls, Minnesota time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R103334

SUMMARY: AirBorn Inc, a 100% employee-owned manufacturer for military, aerospace and other high-reliability equipment industries. Since 1958, AirBorn believes employees are the company’s most important asset. We, as employee owners, are responsible for the creative ingenuity that contributes to the company’s success. Part of the excitement of working at AirBorn is knowing that each one of us plays a role in shaping the future achievements of the company.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Controls Engineering Technician will be responsible for assisting Controls Engineer(s) with project duties and as a resource for addressing maintenance issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Assist in selection and procurement of electrical components including BOM generation and maintenance.
• Item Master generations and maintenance (MRP system).
• Controls system panel builds.
• Redlines and revisions of machine schematics.
• Assist in troubleshooting and debugging new equipment.
• Assist in execution of qualification plans.
• Assist Production with equipment installation including training on controls systems.
• Assist in the generation of machine manuals.
• Where applicable, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain existing equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Completion of a two-year degree in a related field and a minimum of five years of related experience or training, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of circuits, electrical components, and electrical systems.
• General knowledge of electromechanical devices and pneumatic circuits.
• Basic knowledge of troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Strong computer skills in PC-based applications such as MS Office, MS Project, MS Excel, and Statistical Software.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret electrical schematics.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, employees, and customers.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, and quadratic equations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of NEC code and NFPA79 standard is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk and hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or tools. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move from 10 to 25 pounds. This job requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in this position is moderate and travel is limited to less than 10%.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW:

SALARY RANGE: $27/HR - $36/HR (depends on level of experience I, II, or III)

• Competitive wages for all team members paid weekly.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan – 100% funded by AirBorn.
• Eligible contributions to 401K at date of hire.
• 401K Roth Contributions & After-Tax Contributions.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and 1 additional Personal Day (Accrue at date of hire).
• Bonus Day(s) awarded annually based on company performance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible and Health Savings Accounts.
• Professional Development & Training.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Company sponsored Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

[Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet]

This job may require applicant to conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

About Us

AirBorn is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing electrical components and devices. AirBorn solutions are relied on by medical, defense, aerospace, and industrial leaders to design and deliver products used in the most demanding environments.