Controls Technician (Entry Level)

Title: Controls Technician (Entry Level) Reports To: Maintenance Manager Location: Valley Enterprises / 2147 Leppek Road, Ubly, Michigan Job Requirements 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or related field. Skilled in Automation & Control Systems Design and Implementation. Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications.

Confirm systems and components capabilities. Develop electrical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials. Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components; soliciting observations from operators.

Assure product quality by designing electrical testing methods; testing finished products and system capabilities. Keep equipment operational by following manufacturer’s instructions and establishing procedures; requesting repair service. Maintain product database by writing computer programs; entering data. Complete projects by training and guidance from Controls Engineer.

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Job Preferences Experience in reading ladder logic for various robotic, vision and/or automation applications.

Knowledge of electronic systems, electronic troubleshooting, electronic testing design, project management and database design Quality/Safety focused Ability to analyze information and report research results Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, Auto CAD) Strong organization and problem-solving skills, the ability to be creative/innovative, detail oriented and work independently.

Job Summary

To provide automation solutions (design, wire, program, and implement) and problem-solving expertise to the manufacturing facility. Essential Job Functions Assist the plant with research in the alternative manufacturing methods and/or equipment that would streamline the manufacturing process. Assist with the Re-Engineering of current manufacturing processes, including the crossover of automation projects throughout the plant.

Work with cross-functional plant teams (or independently) to solve technical product and/or process problems using appropriate problem-solving skills. Design, develop, install, troubleshoot and verify the implementation of new plant automation (robotic controls & other) systems. Complete all required wiring, programming, and documentation for automation & integration systems.

Develop knowledge of all plant processes to maximize product output and minimize product cost. Manage multiple projects simultaneously.