Control & Support Engineer

About the Role

As part of Netafim, a global leader in precision irrigation and a business group of Orbia, you will implement cost-effective equipment modifications to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and throughput. You will update and document electrical, electronics, control, and mechanical system changes, modifications, and upgrades. Your role involves developing, testing, troubleshooting, and evaluating existing controls and automation systems, as well as providing technical support to production and maintenance teams during breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Wire, test, repair, and troubleshoot high and low voltage systems including 480VAC, 400VAC, 240VAC, 120VAC, and 24VDC.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, drives, motors, sensors, and automation systems.
• Discuss and solve complex technical problems with manufacturing, maintenance, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Develop and manage engineering and maintenance projects.
• Comply with safety and building codes related to equipment, controls, wiring, and facilities.
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams during breakdowns.
• Responsible for assigned activities on infrastructure and facility.
• Participate in the On Call Engineer rotation for a 24/7 production facility.
• Encourage use of new techniques and focus on fact-based problem solving.
• Continually improve safety record by proactive reporting and leading by example.
• Adopt and follow LEAN processes.
• May oversee outside vendors making repairs, modifications, and/or installations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of industrial PLC platforms such as Omron, Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, Control Techniques, and other equivalent systems.
• Strong troubleshooting capability for control, automation, and integrated mechatronic systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and update electrical, electronic, control, and basic mechanical drawings.
• Ability to manage, coordinate, and lead project installations, equipment upgrades, and system improvements.
• Experience working with AC and DC drives, motors, and motion control systems.
• Excellent knowledge of personal and industrial computer systems, including hardware and software used in manufacturing environments.
• Good understanding of the mechanical aspects of complex automated manufacturing systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and machine mechanisms.
• Working knowledge of SCADA, HMI, and industrial communication systems.
• Ability to safely work with voltages ranging from low-voltage DC control systems to three-phase 480 VAC power systems.
• Good English written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Relevant industrial manufacturing experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• Certification, training, or formal coursework related to electrical, electronics, automation, mechatronics, or industrial maintenance is desirable.
• Apprentice-level or higher electrician certification, controls/automation certification, or equivalent industrial training is a plus.

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Expertise in computer applications such as Excel, Word, and any drafting software.
• Analytical thinker, self-starter, responsible, independent, and team oriented.

Physical Demands

• May be required to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Potential for extended periods of standing/walking in and around the production facility.
• Under some circumstances, will be required to be “On Call” for this 24/7/365 production facility.