Controls Technician

About the role

To guarantee the availability, reliability and optimal performance of the control, automation and instrumentation systems used in aeronautical manufacturing processes, through the maintenance, diagnosis, programming and continuous improvement of equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with applicable safety, quality, productivity and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Albany’s values: Albany Wins Together, Count on Each Other, Own Your Actions, Care About Each Other, and Share Your Enthusiasm.
• Prioritize safety above all objectives; responsible for health and safety of self and others.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and install automated equipment for manufacturing composite products.
• Assist in modification and upgrades to equipment under direction of global engineering group to ensure conformance with design and performance specifications.
• Drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Identify, maintain, and troubleshoot AB RS LOGIX 5000 systems with ladder or block logic via laptop.
• Identify, maintain, and troubleshoot components.
• Identify, maintain, and troubleshoot power transmission systems including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard components.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems.
• Apply reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Identify, maintain, and utilize SCADA systems and KPIs.
• Interpret and understand policies and procedures and relate them to others.
• Coordinate cross-functional team activities (internal and external resources) for maintenance and troubleshooting of existing equipment, implementing modifications and upgrades, and installing and commissioning new equipment.
• Support production equipment.
• Install equipment including control hardware and software, equipment requirements and specifications.
• Assist in integration of safety controls in manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure equipment compliance with electrical, safety, industrial, and government regulatory standards.
• Support equipment development capital projects as assigned.
• Support production with troubleshooting and repairs in area of expertise.

Supervisory responsibility: None.

Requirements

• Education: Electrical engineering degree or NH Masters electrical license.
• Allen Bradley specific training certifications through Rockwell Automation.
• Experience: 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in motion controls and automation.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical, motion control, and software systems.
• Familiar with electro-mechanical systems.
• Formal training and/or education in PLC and PC based motion controllers, SCADA human/machine interfaces, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project) for creating work instructions and maintenance documentation.
• PLC Programming (Rockwell controls).
• Troubleshooting and testing experience.
• Ability to create, understand, and interpret engineering drawings.

Skills

• Communication
• Resourcefulness
• Drive
• Customer Focus
• Flexible and adaptable
• Well organized and disciplined
• Able to identify problems and willing to make decisions
• Able