Electrician- Erie

THE CLOSURE SYSTEMS COMPANIES INC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Closure Systems International, Inc. seeks an Automation Technician/Engineer to design, install, and upgrade machine controls for manufacturing equipment in Erie, PA.

You will collaborate with Electrical Controls Engineers and provide PLC and drive support across plant systems. Responsibilities include updating schematics in AutoCAD, troubleshooting existing installations, and contributing to continuous improvement with a strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or equivalent experience is required.
• Hands-on debugging and testing of electro-mechanical systems and controls.
• Experience configuring HMIs for discrete manufacturing equipment.
• Programming and commissioning motion control systems including multi-axis robots and servos.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, installation and upgrade of machine controls for assigned equipment.
• Provide PLC and drive support for plant equipment.
• Support electrical design, schematics and drawings using AutoCAD.
• Read mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements with engineers.
• Troubleshoot issues in existing systems and implement corrective actions.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Train technicians and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead root cause analysis and document improvements.

Skills

Debugging and testing electro-mechn. s

Configuring HMIs

Programming motion control systems

Programming PLC-based controls

Industrial automation

Machine vision applications

Effective communication

Organized and independent work

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Details: 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 (i.e. updating schematics, drawings, work instructions, etc.)
• Work 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
• Provide guidance to all plant certified electrical workers in regards to PLC/Automation
• Assist other employees as needed. Foster a team environment.
• Utilize root cause analysis to address process and quality issues
• Other duties as assigned.
• Initiate action to prevent occurrences of any electrical issues
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels.
• Suggest actions for continual improvement to products, processes, or systems.
• Verify the implementation of solutions.
• Address safety issues upon discovery and/or notification.

Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a

Educational and Other Skill Requirements: Educational and Other Skills Requirements:

• Associate degree in Engineering (PET, IET, EE, Met) or equivalent experience
• Entry-Level experience in the following:
• 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.

Additional information:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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.

About Us:

Closure Systems International Inc (CSI) is a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative closures for a wide range of applications in consumer and industrial markets. In addition to high quality closures and capping equipment, CSI provides unparalleled customer and technical services for high-speed application systems. Major categories served include carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, juices, isotonics, teas, adult beverages, dairy, foods, pharmaceutical and automotive fluids.

CSI's cutting-edge closure solutions help customers maximize profits by increasing the marketability of their brands and optimizing the total cost of operations. From reducing the impact of manufacturing operations to an industry-leading suite of sustainable closure profiles, CSI's sustainability expertise and sustainable product offerings ensure customers stay on top of market trends and consumer demands.

CSI is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, and produces 50+ billion closures annually across its 11 manufacturing sites.