PLC Systems Technician: Troubleshoot & Optimize Equipment

NBMBAA; Menomonie, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Menomonie, WI, seeks a PLC/Systems Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and optimize process equipment. You’ll work with PLCs, drives, servo systems and pneumatic devices, interpreting drawings and PLC logic.

Collaboration with engineers and craft personnel is essential for improvements. The role requires an associate degree or higher in Automation Engineering Technology or Controls Engineering, plus experience in electrical controls maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Automation Engineering Technology or Controls Engineering.
• Within 6 months of obtaining an associate degree acceptable.
• Experience with electrical controls systems maintenance (5+ years) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, service and repair process and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform repair-type maintenance on PLCs, networks, drives and motion control systems.
• Read and interpret control drawings, PLC logic, blueprints and manuals as required.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians during troubleshooting or modification.
• Suggest technical improvements for equipment and processes.

Skills

Automation Tech

Allen-Bradley

Windows-based systems

Education

Associate degree or higher in Automation Engineering Technology or Controls Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley controllers

Drive technologies

Job description

3M in Menomonie, WI, seeks a PLC/Systems Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and optimize process equipment. You’ll work with PLCs, drives, servo systems and pneumatic devices, interpreting drawings and PLC logic.

Collaboration with engineers and craft personnel is essential for improvements. The role requires an associate degree or higher in Automation Engineering Technology or Controls Engineering, plus experience in electrical controls maintenance.