Electronics Technician

Description:

An Electronics/Controls Technician in Clysar, LLC will provide day-to-day troubleshooting and assistance to Operations and Maintenance with the site’s electrical and control systems. These responsibilities include conventional and PLC troubleshooting support as well assisting in the development and installation of new equipment and control systems.

Opportunities:

• Work hands-on with a collaborative team of experienced technicians
• Build deep technical expertise across the site's electrical and control systems
• Contribute to cross-functional projects as a subject matter resource

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day troubleshooting support to Operations and Maintenance on PLCs (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, SLC, PLC5), drives (Allen-Bradley, Parker/SSD), HMIs (FactoryTalk View), plant floor networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, DH+), power distribution, and general industrial controls
• Assist Engineering with installation and commissioning of new equipment and control systems
• Coordinate with other departments to implement design changes and modifications
• Identify and report recurring failure modes and equipment reliability issues to Engineering for root-cause follow-up
• Develop and write SOPs and calibration procedures for new equipment
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and prints for projects and upgrades
• Participate in cross-functional project teams as a technical resource
• Mentor less-experienced technicians; provide documentation and training that builds skill and knowledge across the facility
• Stay current on PLC/controls hardware and software developments relevant to the site's installed base

Requirements:

Strong aptitude for Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC controls, drives, and I/O systems

• Experience with industrial Ethernet communications, PID loop troubleshooting, tension control systems, and electromechanical systems
• Comfort troubleshooting industrial PC hardware (e.g., HMI platforms)
• Preferred but not required: familiarity with FactoryTalk Historian/Transaction Manager or SQL-based data collection systems

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A two-year associates degree in electronics from an accredited institution or the equivalent experience in the electrical controls field