Controls and Electrical Systems Technician

Freudenberg Performance Materials is part of the Freudenberg Group and a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for a broad range of markets: apparel, automotive, building materials, civil engineering, energy, filter media, healthcare, building interiors, and more.

About the role

You will support our team as a Controls and Electrical Systems Technician at our Durham, NC on-site location.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical maintenance support by troubleshooting equipment, interpreting machine status indicators, and identifying potential failure points to improve reliability.
• Maintain, test, and repair electrical control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, power distribution equipment, VFDs, relays, contactors, transformers, and related components.
• Read, interpret, update, and communicate electrical drawings and schematics to support maintenance and operational activities.
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, preventive maintenance practices, and enhancement of maintenance management systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, mechanical, process, and reliability teams to support equipment design, installation, startup, maintenance, safety, and operational objectives.
• Support quality, safety, and compliance initiatives by maintaining controls and monitoring systems, improving equipment safety performance, and promoting 5S and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industrial electrical maintenance or technical support experience; extrusion, plastics, web handling, or winding experience preferred.
• Associate degree in Industrial Systems, Electrical/Electronics Technology, or related field preferred; relevant technical certifications are a plus.
• CCST Level I certification, or willingness and ability to obtain certification with company support, preferred.
• Strong PLC, HMI, and VFD experience, including PLC programming and troubleshooting; GE/Emerson and Siemens platforms preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks and electrical troubleshooting, including Profibus, Profinet, Remote I/O, Serial, and Ethernet systems.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with flexibility to support 24/7 operations, overtime requirements, and obtain required equipment certifications.

Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the more relaxing.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Cafeteria/Canteen: We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.