Electrical Control Technician

Prysmian| Encore Wire; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

On-site clinic

Chaplain services

Vacation time

Health fair & cookouts

Job summary

Encore Wire in McKinney, TX is seeking an Electrical Control Technician to safely diagnose and rectify equipment across production plants. You will work on electrical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics as directed by supervision and production priorities.

The role requires hands-on PLC and HMI proficiency, with experience in AC/DC drives, PID loops, Ethernet, and diagnostics. Expect a loud production environment and physical duties including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Experience with AC/DC drives.
• Understanding of speed feedback devices.
• Knowledge of PID and control loops.
• Familiar with Ethernet communications.
• PC/LAN and PLC/HMI proficiency.
• Ability to diagnose defective components.

Responsibilities

• Rectify and repair machinery as directed by supervision.
• Work on all facility electrical systems including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ensure safety and compliance in production settings.

Skills

AC/DC drives

Speed feedback

Temperature control

PID loops

Ethernet comms

PLC/HMI

Electrical components

Diagnostics

Diagnostic equipment

Component selection

Job description

Essential Job Functions

An Electrical Control Technician at Encore Wire will be primarily responsible for the safe rectification of machinery and equipment used in the various production plants and throughout the facility as directed by Supervision or “Company dictated equipment priority”. The Control Technician must be able to work on all facility wide electrical systems. A good understanding and experience of all mechanical and electrical disciplines is needed, these would include hydraulics and pneumatics.

Requirements:

• Experience and technical knowledge of the operation of AC and DC drives.
• A thorough understanding of speed feedback devices theory and operation.
• An understanding of temperature control and temperature components.
• A good understanding of PID and control loops.
• A good understanding of Ethernet communications and connections.
• Proficient in PLC and HMI systems, to include communications drivers and connections, PLC program navigation and controlled manipulation.
• A thorough understanding of all electrical components and electronic devices.
• Show an understanding and demonstrate the processes involved in diagnosing defective components, motors, drives and electronic components.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to use diagnostic equipment.
• Experience with selecting electrical components when original OEM components are not available.

Work Environment & Physical Responsibilities:

• Duties are performed in a loud production setting subject to extreme temperatures.
• Some duties may be required to be performed outside.
• Comfortable with repetitive movement, kneeling, crouching and stooping.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Requires lifting up to 50 pounds while bending, twisting and/or standing.

Benefits Details:

• In addition to stable employment and weekly paychecks, we offer a world-class benefits package that includes:
• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision and life insurance.
• On-site clinic that your family can utilize.
• Chaplain services, 401(k) matching (setting you up for retirement),
• Vacation time.
• Employee Health Fair and company-wide cookouts.

Job Type: Full-time:

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.