Controls (PLC) Technician

externalhaincareersite; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Parental Leave

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Maven Family Planning

Job summary

externalhaincareersite is seeking a Controls Technician to design, write, test, and maintain software that automates production equipment in a GMP food manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safety, quality and reliability.

You will troubleshoot industrial equipment, modify PLC programs, update schematics, calibrate instruments, and support new project installs while meeting tight deadlines and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience in a Maintenance Electrical Technician role in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering controls or mechatronics engineering preferred.
• Experience with a CMMS / CAM software is required.
• Project management experience is desired.
• Experience in a food-regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems on production equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Create, adjust and modify PLC programs on production equipment; test instrumentation and control systems.
• Update blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams as needed.
• Calibrate and repair electronic instruments and coding on production equipment.
• Repair, upgrade and maintain PLCs, drives, servo motors, and robots.
• Assist with PMs and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and maximize equipment life.

Skills

Industrial equipment troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Advanced computer literacy

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering controls or mechatronics engineering

Tools

CMMS / CAM Software

Job description

Overview:

The Controls Technician is responsible for designing, writing, testing, and maintaining software that automates production equipment. Ensuring the facility operates at full functionality, while focusing on quality, safety and reliability.

Primary Duties:

• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of Industrial Equipment (PLCs, Drives, Servos, 120/208/480V Motors, 24VDC Control Circuit, Labelers, Robotic Palletizers, Closed Loop Controls, etc.) to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Create, adjust and modify PLC programs on production equipment. As well as testing instrumentation and control systems for proper functionality of process equipment
• Updating and creating blueprints schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Calibrate and repair electronic instruments and coding of production equipment.
• Repair/replace/upgrade PLC’s, Drives, Servo’s, robots, etc.
• Perform programming upgrades on robotic palletizers.
• Act as a Controls Subject Matter Expert and assist with new project installations (PLC platform, instrumentation recommendations, wiring schematics, etc.)
• Assist with completion of PMs (preventive maintenance) on production equipment to maintain efficiency and life of equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing production equipment, provide recommendations or guidance regarding necessary repairs.
• Tasks are to be completed while maintaining the highest safety, food safety and quality, cost and GMP standards in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing environment
  • Loud machinery, fluorescent lights, concrete floors, forklift traffic, dust particles,

Schedule:

Shift hours are somewhat flexible but start time would need to be between 8am and 10am, MON-FRI

Requirements:

• Minimum four years’ experience in a Maintenance Electrical Technician role in a manufacturing environment or related capacity
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering controls or mechatronics engineering is strongly preferred
• Experience with a CMMS / CAM Software required (computerized maintenance management system)
• Project Management experience is desired
• Experience in food regulated manufacturing environment is preferred
• Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams to solve root cause of downtime issues
• Effective interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Advanced computer literacy
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Understanding of basic principles of the SQF program and other food safety policies/procedures

Benefits and Compensation:

• Starting wage $33.00 / hour (commensurate with experience and location)
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Legal and identity protection insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition assistanceAdoption and surrogacy assistance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Parental Leave
• Maven Family Planning