Controls Technician

Röchling SE & Co. KG; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Röchling SE & Co. KG is seeking a qualified technician to perform maintenance and repair work on automated industrial machinery. The role includes troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing various electronic and electrical systems while ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

Applicants must be proficient in PLC programming, have experience with hydraulic valves, and be capable of performing equipment calibrations. Relevant expertise and adherence to safety standards are paramount.

Qualifications

• Must perform repairs complying with the National Electric Code.
• Experience with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC systems required.
• Ability to perform emergency repairs to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair automated industrial machinery.
• Perform equipment calibrations and emergency repairs.
• Diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Electrical work compliance

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Repair of hydraulic and pneumatic valves

PLC programming and diagnostics

PID tuning

Fieldbus communication protocols

Tools

PLC test equipment

Calibration instruments

Job description

Perform maintenance and repair work on automated industrial machinery andequipment. Use appropriate tools and test equipment for diagnostics and repairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs all electrical work in compliance with the National Electric Code.
• Performs emergency repairs in a timely manner to offset excessive downtime and production delays.
• Performs equipment calibrations for temperature and pressure sensors and transducers.
• Use appropriate tools and test instruments to diagnose, isolate, and correct malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic hydraulic valves, electronic pneumatic valves, electrical/electronic equipment.
• Diagnose and replace defective PLC I/O cards. Diagnose and replace defective temperature controllers, including transferring parametersets into the new controllers.
• Diagnose and replace defective pressure controllers, including transferring parametersets into the new controllers.
• Diagnose and replace defective Variable Frequency Drives, including transferringparameter sets into the new drives.
• Diagnose and repair various fieldbus communications including ProfiBus, ProfiNet,DeviceNet, RS-485, MODBUS RTU, MODBUS TCP, and others.
• Performs backups of HMI’s, PLC’s, VFD’s, and process controllers.
• Restores backups of HMI’s, PLC’s, VFD’s, and process controllers for the purpose ofreplacing defective equipment.
• Performs PID tuning and adjustments for optimizing process controllers.
• Read PLC Programs for diagnostics and Troubleshooting. Must be able to work withSiemens Step 5, Siemens Step 7, Allen Bradley SLC 5, Allen Bradley MicroLogix andothers.
• Apply Ohm’s Law for advanced troubleshooting of electrical malfunctions.
• Correctly identify, adjust, or replace limit switches and sensors.
• Comply with safety procedures including Lock Out Tag Out. Any activity that is required to maintain ISO certification.
• Perform other duties as required.