Controls Service Engineer

Jobot; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Great benefits

Positive culture

Immediate impact

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Controls Service Technician to support installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and retrofitting of PLC-based control systems on hydraulic and servo-electric presses. Some travel is required, and you will collaborate with engineering and production teams to serve as the subject matter expert for the control platform.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree and substantial manufacturing experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field; Electrical or Mechanical Engineering commonly.
• 5-7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 7-10 years industry experience without a bachelor’s degree.
• Self-starter adaptable to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in an interactive group environment.

Responsibilities

• Control System Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair PLC-based press control systems, hydraulic motion control circuits, and servo systems.
• Installation & Commissioning: Install, configure, and commission control systems for hydraulic and servo electric presses, ensuring proper integration of PLCs and peripherals
• Retrofits & Upgrades: Modernize hydraulic press controls, upgrade outdated PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, and hydraulic servo systems for improved performance.
• Field Service & Customer Support: On-site and remote troubleshooting for hydraulic and servo electric press controls, minimizing downtime and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Programming & Debugging: Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic, HMI screens, motion control programs, and press automation sequences.
• Preventive Maintenance & Optimization: Inspect control systems and tune hydraulic systems for reliability.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain service reports, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and software backups.
• Training & Collaboration: Work with engineering, production, and service teams to provide training on press control systems.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Job details:

Leading industrial manufacturer seeking skilled Controls Service Technician (some travel required).

Jobot Job is hosted by: Gabriel Ozuna.

Salary: $67,000 - $100,000 per year.

A bit about us:

For over 50 years, we have been a leading supplier of industrial machinery to manufacturers around the world. No manufacturer can offer the same customizable manufacturing equipment across such a diverse assortment of industries, applications, and structures.

Why join us?

• We are a leader in our industry
• We offer long term career stability
• Opportunities for continued learning, development & advancement
• Excellent pay
• Great benefits
• Positive company culture
• Ability to make an immediate impact

Job Details:

You will collaborate closely with our engineering and production teams, serving as the subject matter expert for our control’s platform. In this role, you will support our service technicians in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and retrofitting of PLC-based control systems utilized in hydraulic and servo-electric presses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Control System Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair PLC-based press control systems, hydraulic motion control circuits, and servo systems.
• Installation & Commissioning: Install, configure, and commission control systems for hydraulic and servo electric presses, ensuring proper integration of PLCs and peripherals
• Retrofits & Upgrades: Assist in modernizing hydraulic press controls, upgrading outdated PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, and hydraulic servo systems for improved performance and automation.
• Field Service & Customer Support: Provide on-site and remote troubleshooting for hydraulic and servo electric press controls, minimizing downtime, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Programming & Debugging: Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic, HMI screens, motion control programs, and press automation sequences.
• Preventive Maintenance & Optimization: Conduct control system inspections and hydraulic system tuning to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain service reports, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and software backups for customer and internal records.
• Training & Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, and service teams to provide training and guidance on press control systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, most commonly Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 5-7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• 7-10 years industry experience without a bachelor’s degree
• Self-starter who is adaptable to work independently and within a team environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an interactive group environment are essential.

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