Process Control Technician: PLC & HMI Specialist

Armstrong DLW GmbH; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Vacation & sick time

Long-term disability

Job summary

Tectum, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is hiring an electrical/controls technician in Newark, OH. You will troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs, modify control programs, and maintain electrical systems to ensure production efficiency.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in electronics or related field with 5+ years industrial electrical experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to lead problem-solving in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in electronics, computer science, or related field plus 5 years of industrial electrical experience or equivalent
• PC skills including controls programming software and basic office apps
• Strong analytical skills to identify problems and root causes
• Strong communication skills for training and interaction with teams and OEMs
• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory, NEC, and instrument wiring
• Extensive PLC/HMI hardware and software knowledge and programming ability
• Ability to perform quick electrical repairs and proactive programming changes
• Understanding of downtime impact on production and waste
• Team player with leadership to resolve problems
• Self-sufficient, visible in the plant, and capable of modernizing legacy tech
• Journeyman electrician status is a plus

Responsibilities

• Observes OSHA and company safety rules and uses proper safety equipment
• Troubleshoots machine breakdowns using PLCs, HMIs, electrical schematics and testing tools
• Trains and assists technicians to troubleshoot, repair and calibrate sensors and instruments
• Trains and assists technicians to troubleshoot and modify control devices and DCS/PLC/HMI hardware
• Makes complex PLC/HMI programming changes to improve equipment performance
• Coordinates electrical maintenance program scheduling and documentation
• Manages PLC and HMI programs and electrical documentation
• Supports production, process & project engineers and maintenance priorities
• Provides support during machine installations and upgrades with vendors and contractors

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Team leadership

Safety culture

Education

Associate Degree in electronics/related field

Tools

Rockwell PanelView

Aveva InTouch

SCADA

Job description

Tectum, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is hiring an electrical/controls technician in Newark, OH. You will troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs, modify control programs, and maintain electrical systems to ensure production efficiency.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in electronics or related field with 5+ years industrial electrical experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to lead problem-solving in a manufacturing environment.