Controls Technician

About the role

The Controls Technician position is responsible for design, documentation, programming, testing, continuous improvement, and helping other team members improve their skills in electrical controls. The position is located in Olive Branch, MS.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and document PLC programs for industrial environment using Ladder Logic
• Create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation and testing, start-up, and debug systems
• Program Human Machine Interface (HMI) Graphic Screens for industrial projects
• Develop and implement standard engineering practices, as well as provide detailed documentation upon project completion
• Develop Scope of Work (SOW), cost estimates both internally and externally
• Consult with In-house production personnel to troubleshoot electrical/programming-related issues
• Provide technical support, problem-solving, maintenance, modifications, and continuous Improvement using best practices for automated systems
• Provide direct assistance to employees and contractors to train/troubleshoot electrical/programming issues remotely, as well as in the field
• Implementing PLC programming for optimized production and energy savings through continuous improvement of processes and equipment reliability (including planning path for updates, upgrades)
• Train other engineers and technicians
• Develop standard operating procedures

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 3-5 years' in a Controls Technician position
• Proven ability to Create, develop, and document PLC programs for industrial environment using Ladder Logic
• Demonstrated ability to create, read, and understand electrical wiring diagrams
• Experienced with Rockwell Software Studio5000/ RSlogix500 and 5000 required
• Good time management and project management skills to organize and plan effectively in developing high quality systems, budgets, and processes
• Proven electrical troubleshooting skills both remotely and on-site
• Proven results-oriented and "hands-on" approach
• Demonstrated strong organization skills, strong customer focus, and orientation
• Knowledge of industrial control systems protocol (TCP/IP, Ethernet IP, Devicenet, Control-Net, Profibus, etc.) and controls networking principles and/or training
• Strong technical and analytical proficiency with the ability to multi-task effectively and thrive in a team environment
• Results-oriented and 'hands-on approach'
• Possess strong organization skills, strong customer focus, and orientation
• Excellent communication skills - oral & written
• Solid working knowledge of MS Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Able to lift parts and tools weighing on average 20 pounds, occasionally weighing up to 80 pounds

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (EE, EET, or Mechatronics) or equivalent from an accredited college, technical school
• Experience with design and implementation isolated and/or small-scale systems
• Establish and recommend changes to equipment or processes which affect other team members or efficiency of equipment
• Involvement in developing, modifying, and executing company processes, which affect immediate operation(s) and may also have organization-wide effect

Skills

• Experience with Rockwell Software Studio5000/ RSlogix500 and 5000
• Experience with at least 1 other PLC platform
• Experience with Rockwell Software, Connected Components Workbench or FactoryTalk Platforms
• Experience with Wonderware HMI software

Benefits

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Time Off to Volunteer
• Matching Gifts Community Service Program
• Holidays (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pet Insurance