Controls and Electrical Systems Technician - Durham, United States - Freudenberg NOK

Description

• Provide skilled electrical maintenance support to proactively identify and prevent failure points in operations equipment by interpreting operator feedback and understanding machine status indications and electrical control functions to recommend action.
• Contribute to improving our maintenance management system through Root Cause Analysis and resolving errors that occur with a preventive mindset.
• Collaborate as a multidisciplinary team member with mechanical, process, and reliability colleagues to prioritize and focus tasks and investments to meet our operational needs and initiatives for a dedicated area of the plant.
• Support and engage in our ISO/TS quality management by maintaining and improving sensor data and controls equipment and ensure performance for critical to quality monitoring functions.
• Maintain, test, and repair a diverse array of electrical systems and components, including PLCs, HMIs, S

• 2-3 years of electrical technical support experience working in an industrial environment, prior experience in extrusion, plastics, and web handling or winding is a plus
• A two-year technical degree in Industrial Systems, Electrical/Electronics Technology, or related field is preferred. Certificates in Electrical Systems, PLCs, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, or Industrial Maintenance are beneficial.
• CCST (Certified Control System Technician) Level I or desire and ability to obtain with company support is preferred.
• PLC, HMI, and VFD experience is required. GE/Emerson and Siemens PLC experience is preferred. Should demonstrate proficiency in PLC Ladder Logic interpretation and alteration, Function Block Diagrams, and Statement Lists.
• Understanding of Profibus, Profinet, Remote I/O communication, Serial communication, and Ethernet communication.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain, test, and troubleshoot failures in electrical hardware.
• Good communications skills, both verbal and written, and ability to collaborate effectively with team members of varying levels of technical experience.
• Ability to work overtime or non-regular hours when needed to support 24/7 operations. Must be able to assist in on-call rotation.
• Ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck and Arial Lift Equipment certifications on site.

Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.