Engineering Technician

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Engineering Technician with experience in industrial automation and manufacturing systems to support and optimize production equipment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, programming and supporting PLC/HMI systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to maximize equipment uptime, improve process reliability, and support operational excellence during evening and overnight production hours.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales and technical experts in support of the needs of customers and production.
• Perform electrical and controls system diagnostics for customer-forward issues.
• Understand and troubleshoot PLC programs related to both digital and analog I/O.
• Understand Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and perform (or learn) VFD parameter setup.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend solutions for customer field and controls issues.
• Navigate and understand the functions of equipment HMI interfaces.
• Self-learn equipment, field devices, and control hardware as needed to diagnose customer issues.
• Collaborate with the Development Engineering team to improve existing offerings and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Understanding of industrial electrical schematics.
• Understanding of controls/automation systems and Control Theory.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal communication capability.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage time well.
• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field preferred.
• Capability to design process automation & control systems including experience/understanding of:
  • Pneumatic Solenoid Valves
  • Pumping systems with VFD controls
  • Motor controls for material handling systems including soft-start applications
  • Distributed Control / Field Bus
  • RS232 and RS485

Preferred Qualifications

• PLC Programming Experience preferred.
• Competency in navigating industrial networks a bonus.
• IEC / CE - European Control Panel Standards is a positive.