Controls Technician

MRINetwork; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in FDA-regulated processing is seeking a Controls Technician for the 2nd shift. This role involves leading control systems for manufacturing equipment while fostering process improvements and hands-on optimization of existing systems. The ideal candidate will have a technical degree and experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, with projects and responsibilities tailored to improving operational efficiency within electrical systems.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of control system experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Basic AutoCAD experience for control layout.
• Must understand oral and written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead subject matter expert on manufacturing equipment controls.
• Troubleshoot and implement document control solutions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on PLC systems.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Troubleshooting

Process Improvement

Hands-on Optimization

Education

Two-year technical degree in Industrial Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen Bradley PLC

Rockwell RS Logix

Job description

Controls Technician, 2nd shift, M-F (2-10:30pmET) in FDA-regulated processing/packaging facility
Location:Greater Indianapolis, IN

Position Scope:

The Controls Technician will be the lead subject matter expert on all manufacturing equipment controls to include Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and associated process instrumentation to include pressure, flow, temperature, and I/P analog applications. This position will also be responsible for troubleshooting, design, and implement of document control solutions for manufacturing equipment and processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strong project management skills, effective communication skills, be self-directed, and have the ability to multi-task and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Must be a hands-on person who spends more time on equipment optimizing and improving existing processes than at their desk.
• Perform Allen Bradley PLC control level issue diagnosis using ladder logic and Control View HMI.
• Develop ad-hoc PLC ladder code changes using Rockwell RS Logix family.
• Familiarization with A/B PLC processers and input/output modules and Device Net.
• Support Continuous Improvement Activities and Teams.
• Use AutoCAD to review, develop, and maintain electrical schematic and equipment layout drawings.
• Develop training program for improving the maintenance staffs troubleshooting capabilities on electrical, instrumentation, and control system equipment.
• Document control system and equipment configuration changes and keep the documentation updated and accessible.
• Perform Preventive maintenance and system management of PLC systems such as program back-ups, UPS systems, firmware/software updates, configurable parameter documentation and control cabinet/wiring termination management, I/O commissioning, Instrumentation calibration and updating electrical schematics and associated documentation.

Qualifications:

• Must have two-year technical degree in an Industrial Technology, Electromechanical Technology or Engineering Technology.
• 2-3 years of control system experience working with Allen Bradley PLC based controls in a manufacturing environment with a focus on troubleshooting, process improvement, instrumentation calibration and preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Basic AutoCAD work experience on control layout and schematics.
• Self-motivated and customer centric.
• Demonstrate a very high sense of urgency.
• Must have ability to understand oral and written instructions in English

Compensation:

Hourly rate can go up to $38/hr, plus shift differential, depending on experience.

Contact:

Jenny Sochocki at [e-mail] or 317-678-0120 for more details on this opportunity, benefits, paid time off, etc.