Startup Controls & Test Technician — On the Factory Floor

Sub-Zero, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision plans

401(K) savings and profit sharing

On-site health clinic

Education assistance

Electric vehicle charging

Job summary

Sub-Zero, Inc. is seeking a hands-on technician to join our Cedar Rapids facility.

As a key player in starting up our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, you’ll commission equipment, solve real-time problems, and lead continuous improvement projects. This role requires a background in Electrical Engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and experience in manufacturing environments supporting automated equipment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment supporting automated equipment or functional test systems.
• Comfort with PLC/HMI troubleshooting and making minor edits under direction.
• Solid understanding of test concepts and basic data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Commission and validate functional test equipment and debug issues.
• Respond on the floor to equipment/test failures and perform root cause analysis.
• Implement hardware/software improvements that enhance safety and reliability.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

PLC/HMI troubleshooting

Basic data analysis

Education

Associates in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell/Studio 5000

Siemens TIA

NI/LabVIEW

Python for test utilities

Job description

Sub-Zero, Inc. is seeking a hands-on technician to join our Cedar Rapids facility.

As a key player in starting up our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, you’ll commission equipment, solve real-time problems, and lead continuous improvement projects. This role requires a background in Electrical Engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and experience in manufacturing environments supporting automated equipment.