Controls & Test Engineering Technician

Sub-Zero, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision plans

401(K) savings and profit sharing

On-site health clinic

Education assistance

Electric vehicle charging

Job summary

Sub-Zero, Inc. is seeking a hands-on technician to join our Cedar Rapids facility.

As a key player in starting up our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, you’ll commission equipment, solve real-time problems, and lead continuous improvement projects. This role requires a background in Electrical Engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and experience in manufacturing environments supporting automated equipment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment supporting automated equipment or functional test systems.
• Comfort with PLC/HMI troubleshooting and making minor edits under direction.
• Solid understanding of test concepts and basic data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Commission and validate functional test equipment and debug issues.
• Respond on the floor to equipment/test failures and perform root cause analysis.
• Implement hardware/software improvements that enhance safety and reliability.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

PLC/HMI troubleshooting

Basic data analysis

Education

Associates in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell/Studio 5000

Siemens TIA

NI/LabVIEW

Python for test utilities

Job description

Sub‑Zero, Wolf, and Cove—the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a family‑owned company known for craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity. Our products are found in the world’s most luxurious homes, and behind them are teams of people who live our values every day. At our Cedar Rapids facility, we’re building something special—a culture rooted in safety, excellence, and ownership. We do what’s right, take pride in our work, and continuously seek to improve. We win together through teamwork, accountability, and a passion for results. And we bring the energy—showing up with a positive mindset and a commitment to creating a workplace where people feel valued and motivated.

This hands‑on role is a key player in starting up our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility. You’ll commission new equipment and test systems, solve problems on the floor, and over time lead continuous improvement projects that elevate safety, quality, and throughput.

Primary Planning and Start Up Responsibilities

• Commission and validate functional test equipment, PLC controlled stations, and supporting instrumentation as new lines come online; debug issues end to end (electrical, software, fixtures, sensors, I/O).
• Partner with Controls and Test Engineering to install, bring up, and optimize equipment for start up readiness; document changes and results.
• Train operators and technical staff on safe operation, basic troubleshooting, and escalation paths.

Primary Ongoing Production Responsibilities

• Respond on the floor to equipment/test failures; perform root cause analysis, contain issues, and restore operation quickly.
• Execute minor PLC/HMI adjustments under engineering guidance; maintain configurations, backups, and change logs.
• Monitor test station performance, yields, and false fail rates; surface trends and propose countermeasures.
• Implement hardware/software improvements that enhance safety, throughput, test coverage, and reliability (e.g., sensor upgrades, fixture refinements, vision checks).
• Develop and refine PM, calibration, and verification procedures; keep stations audit ready with clear documentation and labeling.
• Collaborate with cross functional partners on line layout, error proofing, and standardized work improvements.

Work Schedule & Environment: Day shift with flexibility during commissioning milestones. Primary work is on the production floor—not behind a desk.

We value our employees by providing:

• Competitive compensation based on skills
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
• On‑site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
• Education assistance and internal training programs
• Electric vehicle charging
• Maternity & paternity leave

This position requires a pre‑employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

Hands on, on the floor problem solver with clear communication and teamwork skills.

Solid understanding of test concepts (fixtures, calibration/verification, false fail troubleshooting) and basic data analysis.

Comfort with PLC/HMI troubleshooting and making minor edits under direction (ladder logic / tags, faults, I/O mapping).

Strong controls fundamentals: reading schematics, device wiring, sensors and I/O, VFDs/servos basics, and safe troubleshooting with a meter/scope.

2+ years in a manufacturing environment supporting automated equipment or functional test systems.

Preferred

Exposure to PFMEA/test coverage thinking and structured problem solving (8D, A3).

Proven commissioning/startup experience bringing new stations or lines into production.

Experience with one or more of: Rockwell/Studio 5000, Siemens TIA, Ignition/MES dashboards, NI/LabVIEW, Python for test utilities, Vision systems.

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