Controls Technician

Vulcan Elements Inc.; Durham (NC); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vulcan Elements Inc. in Durham, NC invites applications for a Controls Technician to keep the pilot line reliable while making controls changes easier to execute and trace. You will troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and collaborate with the Pilot Operations Controls Engineer.

The role emphasizes hands-on diagnostics, documentation, and safe, methodical implementation of ladder logic, HMI, and I/O updates on active production equipment.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled industrial equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use troubleshooting tools.
• Experience making/ testing PLC or HMI changes in a production environment.
• Ability to trace faults across program logic, I/O, and field devices.

Aufgaben

• Provide first-line controls support for PLC, HMI, I/O, drive, and instrument issues.
• Implement and test routine PLC logic, HMI screens, tags, recipes, and parameters within scope.
• Document changes with rationale, approval, version, test results, and updated records.
• Read drawings to support troubleshooting and update I/O lists and control records.
• Coordinate change windows and perform return-to-service checks with the team.
• Support other technicians with code-level diagnosis using their wiring expertise.

Kenntnisse

PLC troubleshooting

Ladder logic

Structured text

Electrical schematics

Digital multimeter

Soldering

Wiring

HMI changes

Documentation

Ausbildung

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Ignition/SCADA

Jobbeschreibung

About Vulcan Elements

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Integrity.

As a Controls Technician you will help keep Vulcan Elements’ running Durham pilot reliable while making its controls changes easier to execute and trace. You will troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and carry out routine logic, HMI, recipe, and parameter changes while working directly with the Pilot Operations Controls Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line controls support: Diagnose PLC, HMI, I/O, drive, instrument, and industrial communication issues with the pilot controls team and equipment vendors.
• Implement and test routine PLC logic, HMI screen, tag, recipe, and parameter improvements/changes within an agreed scope; elevate larger design changes as needed.
• Document the reason for each change, its approval, the version installed, test results, and the updated as-is code or screen record.
• Read electrical drawings and controls documentation to support troubleshooting, then update affected I/O lists and controls records after changes.
• Coordinate change windows and return-to-service checks with the Controls Engineer and production team.
• Support the two electrical Controls Technicians with code-level diagnosis while drawing on their field wiring and instrumentation expertise.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled industrial equipment and reading ladder logic; ability to work with structured text or learn it quickly.
• High school diploma/GED
• Experience making and testing PLC or HMI changes in a running production environment.
• Ability to trace a fault across program logic, I/O, field devices, and operator displays using electrical schematics and standard troubleshooting tools.
• Diligent change documentation and the judgment to recognize when proposed modifications need engineering review.
• Ability to use a digital multimeter and other electrical troubleshooting tools
• Soldering and wiring

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal.
• Experience configuring HMI screens, tags, recipes, or operating parameters.
• Familiarity with Ignition or another industrial SCADA platform.
• Industrial panel wiring, instrument, or drive troubleshooting experience.
• Digital schematic generation and reading
• Networking infrastructure installations
• Experience with basic power tools

Physical and Environmental Requirements

The position requires regular presence on the production floor and the ability to navigate all areas of the facility. Candidates must be able to climb stairs, stand and walk for extended periods, and work in environments that may be hot, humid, or noisy. The role also requires the use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, and adherence to all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Employees must be able to complete required fit testing, wear appropriate PPE for the duration of assigned tasks, and respond safely to changing conditions within the production environment.