Controls Technician

M.G. Newell Corporation; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-owned enterprise

Job summary

M. G. Newell Corporation, a family-owned enterprise with a legacy in automation solutions, seeks a Controls Technician to collaborate with engineering teams on customised projects.

You will configure electrical/pneumatic systems, troubleshoot controls, and support programming of PLCs and HMIs while helping to update CAD drawings. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in Mechatronics or equivalent experience, CAD experience, and willingness to travel ~40% to serve customers and

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechatronics or equivalent experience.
• Electrical license preferred or in process.
• Background or training in industrial control systems is preferred.
• Experience with CAD e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% to customer and vendor facilities.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Cultural fit with a family-owned enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Configure and troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic systems safely.
• Configure and troubleshoot sensors, instruments, valves, and VFDs.
• Build, configure, and troubleshoot control, IO, drive, and HMI panels.
• Work with Electrical Designers to update CAD drawings.
• Assist others in PLC and HMI application programming.
• PLC programming, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• HMI programming, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• MS Windows troubleshooting; server/workstation support.
• Network troubleshooting and switch configuration.
• Follow MG Newell safety practices on site and in shop.

Skills

Industrial control systems

PLC programming

HMI programming

Microsoft Office

Electrical safety

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree in Mechatronics or equivalent experience

Electrical license (current) preferred

Industrial control systems background/training preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Creo

Inventor

Job description

Primary Purpose

The Controls Technician collaborates with various teams to deliver customised automation solutions that meet customer requirements. Focus on completing assigned project tasks and working closely with your team. Develop your technical skills and knowledge to improve your capabilities in providing solutions.

M. G. NEWELL CORPORATION

Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Controls Technician

Department

Engineering

Division

Automation

Supervisor

Director of Engineering – Automation

Primary Purpose

The Controls Technician collaborates with various teams to deliver customised automation solutions that meet customer requirements. Focus on completing assigned project tasks and working closely with your team. Develop your technical skills and knowledge to improve your capabilities in providing solutions.

Qualifications – Education, Experience, Skills

• Associates degree in Mechatronics or equivalent experience required.
• Current electrical license preferred.
• Background or training in industrial control systems is preferred.
• Experience with CAD e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, etc. is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel to customer and vendor facilities; approximately 40% travel required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Must be a good fit culturally for a family-owned enterprise.

Job Duties

Technical

Hardware

• Configure and troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic systems safely.
• Configure and troubleshoot sensors, instruments, valves, and VFDs.
• Build, configure, and troubleshoot control, IO, drive, and HMI panels.
• Work with Electrical Designers to update CAD drawings.

Software

• Assist others in PLC and HMI application programming.
• PLC programming, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• HMI programming, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• MS Windows troubleshooting.
• Server and workstation troubleshooting.
• Software application troubleshooting.

Network

• Network troubleshooting.
• Switch configuration and troubleshooting.

Project

• Follow all MG Newell and customer safe work practices while on site and in the shop.
• Assist others in the quoting, planning, design, and closing phases of a project.
• Perform build and commission phase tasks assigned by the project lead.
• Regularly attend internal project meetings.
• Provide detailed work performed documentation.

Administrative

• Remain up to date on safety training and certification.
• Submit weekly timesheets accurately and on time.
• Follow MG Newell procedures.
• Detail oriented in all work.
• Promote an engaging work environment by exhibiting a positive attitude, helping where needed, and being an active member of the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Leadership

• Provide regular status updates to your supervisor and project leaders.
• Manage your time and tasks.
• Professional development in technical expertise.
• Respond promptly in your team communications.

Sales

• Able to communicate clearly and respectfully with the customer.
• Discuss support opportunities with the customer.

M.G. Newell Corporation has been in business for over a century providing sanitary process components and integrated process systems to the food, dairy, citrus, beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care industries. With divisions in Greensboro, North Carolina; Louisville, Kentucky, and Nashville, Tennessee, our services extend to the Mid-West, Mid Atlantic, and southeastern United States.

M.G. Newell is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Learn more at www.mgnewell.com