Industrial Controls Technician

Saf; Valdese (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K match 7%

Paid holidays

Career development

Discounted stock purchase

Job summary

Saft is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Technician to support a range of electrical and electronic control systems on the production floor. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing complex equipment, and collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and approved vendors to install new controls.

Strong PLC and HMI experience, plus automation knowledge, are essential. Responsibilities include maintaining PLC programs, selecting and applying proper test equipment, and ensuring safety

Qualifications

• Experience in programming and troubleshooting PLCs.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting of AC/DC control systems and safety interlocks.
• Experience with Allen Bradley programming in 500/RS Logic.
• Knowledge of HMI platforms and robotics integration.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain production equipment and controls.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, including older controls and installation of new controls.
• Backup and maintain PLC programs in ICT data base.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and vendors on installations.
• Ensure latest software versions for PLCs and equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical/electronic controls

Troubleshooting

Allen Bradley/RSLogix

HMI platforms

Robotics & automation

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Color vision & respirator ability

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics

Tools

AutoCAD

RSLogix/Studio 5000

HMI configuration tools

Job description

All About You

We are searching for an Industrial Controls Technician (ICT). This position will perform under minimal supervision. The ICT maintains production equipment. This will include, but is not limited to repair, P.M. controls, Calibrations electrical and troubleshooting. Working with engineering, maintenance, and approved vendors to install a wide variety of complex electronic equipment including but not limited to Automatic, machine and process controls, like AB PLC, HMI Platforms, Robots, Camera systems, network communication system etc. All tasks must be performed while supporting safety policies, procedures, goals and objectives of the plant engineering/facilities department and the Company.

Requirements

• Perform hands on complex repairs/adjustments.
• Provides hands on technical support to manufacturing, which includes troubleshooting and repairing equipment with older controls and installation of new controls.
• Ensure that the machines programs are backed up and stored in the ICT data base.
• Maintains equipment used to perform job duties in good working order and is responsible for materials used in repair of equipment and special projects.
• Communicates between other mechanics, supervisors, engineering personnel, quality control, and managers.
• Collaboration and feedback are expected with engineering on special projects, equipent failures, and upgrading equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoots equipment and makes repairs as necessary.
• May replace gears, cams, chain drives, etc.
• Performs any other non-complex or complex mechanical problems as directed.
• Using calipers, micrometers, and other experience working with technical equipment relating to electrical and electronic controls and the ability to understand, modify programs for programmable controllers.
• Performs electrical repairs such as replacing switches, fuses, relays, and motors (working with voltages from 24 VDC up to 600 VAC)
• This description outlines the major duties, relationships, and responsibilities assigned to this job. The incumbent may be called upon to perform other duties and functions as needed which may not detailed in this description.
• Responsible for keeping latest software version to support PLC for factory floor, change request should come by E-Mail from Maintenance E-Mail, Engineers, Managers, and coordinator.
• Ensure we have the latest rev on software for equipment
• Any other duties, as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Experience working with technical equipment relating to electrical and electronic controls and the ability to understand, modify programs for programmable controllers.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a wide range of personnel within the facility.
• Analytic skills and ability to troubleshoot PLC and repair on automation equipment & electromechanical equipment.
• Must be able to troubleshoot AC and DC, control system.
• Ability to Program HMI panel and different types mainly Allen Brady.
• Needs to have Knowledge to set up and program Servo Drives.
• Basic Knowledge of OSHA Standard practice on industrial safety standard for PPE.
• Needs to have electrical panel building skills
• Skill in AutoCAD to create Electrical schematic
• Must be able to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematic diagrams and mechanical component drawings.
• Must have working knowledge of the fundamentals of the National Electrical Code.
• A moderate degree of visual effort necessary when working with precision equipment requiring close tolerances.
• Must provide basic complement of tools necessary to repair machinery.
• Must be able to use and properly read the following test equipment: calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, levels, volt-ohm meters, amp meters, and pressure gauges.
• Must be familiar with, and able to safely work with electrical voltages from 24 VDC up to 600 VAC, air pressure up to 150 PSI, hydraulic pressure up to 2000 PSI.
• Ability to work without close supervision on day-to-day assignments and special projects.
• Must be able to see and differentiate colors and be able to pass a color blindness test.
• Must be able to pass full face respirator certification and wear respirator as needed.
• 5 years' experience in an Industrial Controls Technician role, with progressive levels of responsibility.
• Associate Degree in Electronics or equivalent desired.
• Must have hands on experience in programming and troubleshooting PLC's.
• Training of the following: knowledge with ROBOT operation or programming & MUST have hand on knowledge in the following, Allen Bradley Programming in 500 & controls logic and RS Logic.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

What We Offer

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs.

• generous compensation based on market standards
• healthcare
• wellness
• adoption assistance
• discounted stock purchase
• career development
• recognition programs
• parental (maternal and paternal) leave
• 401K retirement contribution match at 7%
• educational assistance (tuition reimbursement)
• Short-term Disability (STD)
• paid holidays
• paid vacation
• paid employee referral award

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us

Saft is a global battery company like no other! Our long experience and pioneering spirit, combined with our unique industrial approach, puts us in a leading position to meet the needs of the most demanding customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a different in every market sector they serve.

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees around the world and more than 3,000 customers across a range of industries.

Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets various forms of energy, including oil, biofuels, natural gas, green gases, renewables, and electricity. With 100,000 employees, TotalEnergies is committed to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to as many people as possible. The company operates in approximately 120 countries and places sustainability at the core of its strategy, projects, and operations.

Salary Range

USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.