PLC Systems Technician

tsu.edu; Menomonie, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Menomonie, WI is seeking a PLC/Systems Technician to diagnose, repair, and optimize process and facility equipment. You’ll work with engineers and crafts to troubleshoot PLCs, drives, motors, and pneumatic devices, reading drawings and vendor manuals to guide repairs.

The role requires an associate degree in Automation Engineering Technology or Controls Engineering, plus five years of experience in electrical controls maintenance, with experience on Allen-Bradley systems and Windows.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Automation Engineering Technology or Controls Engineering.
• Associate degree or higher in Automation Engineering Technology or Electrical Controls Maintenance.
• Five years of electrical controls systems maintenance experience.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley controls and drive technologies.
• Experience with Windows-based computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, service, and repair process and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on PLCs, controls networks, drives and motion systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, PLC logic, and vendor manuals as required.
• Collaborate with engineers or crafts during troubleshooting or modification.
• Propose technical improvements for equipment and processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Manufacturing technology experience

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or higher in Automation Engineering Technology or Controls Engineering

Associate degree or higher in Automation Engineering Technology or Electrical Controls Maintenance

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

Drive technologies

Windows-based systems

Job description

Job Description

PLC/Systems Technician*

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a PLC Systems Technician you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, service, and repair process and facility equipment
• Troubleshoot and perform repair-type maintenance on process controls and facility support equipment including but not limited to PLC, controls networks, AC/DC drives and motors, Servo drives and motion control systems, and pneumatic devices
• Read and interpret elementary, PID, and industrial controls drawings; interpret PLC logic, blueprints, sketches, vendor drawings and equipment service manuals as required by work assignments
• Work with engineers, technicians or craft people during troubleshooting, repair or modify equipment, systems, or processes
• Contribute technical recommendations for the improvement or optimization of facility equipment and/or process equipment as needed

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Possess an associate degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in an Automation Engineering Technology OR Controls Engineering field OR be within 6 months of obtaining an associate degree in Automation Engineering Technology OR Controls Engineering.
• Possess an associate degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in Automation Engineering Technology OR Electrical Controls Maintenance
• Five (5) years of experience in electrical controls systems maintenance in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Experience with manufacturing and/or manufacturing technology on web processing equipment
• Experience working with Allen Bradley controls and drive technologies
• Experience working with Windows-based computer systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse audience.

Work location: Menomonie, WI

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic

Relocation Assistance: Not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

The starting rate of pay for this position is $38.73 to $41.64. This targeted compensation range represents a good faith estimate and can vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other benefits and incentives may apply; pay and benefits overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/. This information is being disclosed in accordance with local Pay Transparency Rules.

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.