Controls Technician

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechatronics or equivalent experience required.
• Current electrical license preferred.
• Background or training in industrial control systems is preferred.
• Experience with CAD e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, etc. is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Able to travel to customer and vendor facilities; approximately 40% travel required.
• Must be a good fit culturally for a family-owned enterprise.

Job Duties

• Technical Hardware:
  • Configure and troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic systems safely.
  • Configure and troubleshoot sensors, instruments, valves, and VFDs.
  • Build, configure, and troubleshoot control, IO, drive, and HMI panels.
  • Work with Electrical Designers to update CAD drawings.
• Software:
  • Assist others in PLC and HMI application programming.
  • PLC programming, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • HMI programming, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • MS Windows troubleshooting.
  • Server and workstation troubleshooting.
  • Software application troubleshooting.
  • Network troubleshooting.
  • Switch configuration and troubleshooting.
• Project:
  • Follow all MG Newell and customer safe work practices while on site and in the shop.
  • Absorb and assist others in the quoting, planning, design, and closing phases of a project.
  • Perform build and commission phase tasks assigned by the project lead.
  • Regularly attend internal project meetings.
  • Provide detailed work performed documentation.
• Administrative:
  • Remain up to date on safety training and certification.
  • Submit weekly timesheets accurately and on time.
  • Detail oriented in all work.
  • Promote an engaging work environment by exhibiting a positive attitude, helping where needed, and being an active member of the company.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
• Leadership:
  • Provide regular status updates to your supervisor and project leaders.
  • Manage your time and tasks.
  • Professional development in technical expertise.
  • Respond promptly in your team communications.
• Sales:
  • Able to communicate clearly and respectfully with the customer.
  • Discuss support opportunities with the customer.

About the Role

M. G. Newell Corporation has been in business for over a century providing sanitary process components and integrated process systems to the food, dairy, citrus, beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care industries. With divisions in Greensboro, North Carolina; Louisville, Kentucky, and Nashville, Tennessee, our services extend to the Mid-West, Mid Atlantic, and Southeastern United States.