Controls Technician- Erie

Closure Systems International Inc; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Closure Systems International, Inc. in Erie, PA is seeking an entry-level automation professional to design and upgrade machine controls for manufacturing equipment.

You will collaborate with the Electrical Controls Engineer on capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include PLC programming, drive support, AutoCAD schematics, HMIs, and troubleshooting, with emphasis on safety and quality in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Entry-level experience debugging and testing electro‑mechanical systems.
• Able to configure HMIs for discrete manufacturing equipment.
• Experience programming and commissioning motion control systems including multi‑axis robots.
• Programming PLC‑based controls for manufacturing.
• Industrial automation with electro‑mechanical and controls work.
• Machine vision applications a plus.
• Utilizing engineering principles and knowledge to effectively troubleshoot control issues.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as automation resource for continuous improvement and capital projects with Electrical Controls Engineer.
• Provide PLC and drive support for plant equipment.
• Support electrical design, schematics and drawings using AutoCAD.
• Read mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements and troubleshoot.
• Investigate incidents and perform root cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Foster a safety-first culture and maintain safety compliance.

Skills

Associate degree in Engineering

Debugging electro-mechanical systems

Configuring HMIs

Programming motion control systems

Programming PLC-based controls

Industrial automation experience

Machine vision knowledge

Troubleshooting control issues

Strong written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Engineering (PET, IET, EE, Met) or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Location

Erie Plant - Erie, PA 16502

Job Description

Designing, developing, installation and upgrade machine controls for assigned manufacturing machinery and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serving as an automation technical resource for continuous improvement and capital projects efforts working with the Electrical Controls Engineer.
• Completing improvement projects that help meet site goals.
• Providing PLC and drive support for plant equipment.
• Supporting the electrical design, schematics and drawings using AutoCAD.
• Documenting electrical modifications made to equipment (e.g., updating schematics, drawings, work instructions, etc.).
• Working with Engineers to read mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements.
• Troubleshooting issues with existing installed systems.
• Supporting and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement, quality, high performance and process excellence.
• Remaining familiar with new equipment and assisting in training other technicians.
• Ensuring compliance to all safety policies and procedures; establishing, supporting and maintaining a “safety first” culture.
• Accountable for employee safety through active engagement in safety activities.
• Completing incident investigations, root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions accordingly in a timely and thorough manner.
• Staying informed of process changes which may affect the normal operation of the equipment.
• Providing guidance to all plant certified electrical workers in regards to PLC/Automation.
• Assisting other employees as needed and fostering a team environment.
• Utilizing root cause analysis to address process and quality issues.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Initiating action to prevent occurrences of any electrical issues.
• Initiating, recommending, or providing solutions through designated channels.
• Suggesting actions for continual improvement to products, processes, or systems.
• Verifying the implementation of solutions.
• Addressing safety issues upon discovery and/or notification.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Educational and Other Skill Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering (PET, IET, EE, Met) or equivalent experience.
• Entry-level experience in debugging and testing electro‑mechanical systems and controls.
• Configuring HMIs for discrete manufacturing equipment.
• Programming and commissioning motion control systems including multi‑axis robots and servos.
• Programming PLC‑based controls for manufacturing.
• Industrial automation with electro‑mechanical and controls work.
• Machine vision applications a plus.
• Utilizing engineering principles and knowledge to effectively troubleshoot control issues.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Good people skills and ability to systematically troubleshoot.
• Highly organized and able to work independently.

Closure Systems International, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.