Controls Technician

Location: Westminster, SC. Design advanced electrical, mechanical and computer controlled systems. Improve manufacturing support and maintenance programs through training and technical support. Develop process specification, machine parameters. Install and develop new technology PLC, HMI, vision systems, VFD and robotics. Essential Functions Design control systems for machine tools, including electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic. Maintain the electrical and program documentation. Install and update software and hardware required for troubleshooting machine logic programs. Assist and train maintenance personnel in the troubleshooting of production equipment and the repair of electronic control equipment. Select capital equipment for manufacturing processes. Improve current machine tools to increase uptime, improve quality and increase productivity. Provide engineering support to production equipment and processes, including advising maintenance. Establish programs for cost savings activities to support overall plant requirements. Advise in improving preventative maintenance programs. Authorize/approve changes to machine tool programs. Maintain and follow Quality Management System and Environmental Management System. Experience & Qualifications Associate's degree in a technical field preferred or 5 years work experience with controls. Knowledge of programming and designing control systems utilizing PC’s, PLCs, electrical and pneumatic components. Experience in writing and debugging code for SLC 500, ControlLogix, or Omron. Experience with CNC or NC controls. Experience in hardware/panel design, motor sizing, component selection, drive system selection and programming, robotics and motion control. Experience with automation network interfaces for data and control (Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet). Experience in machine vision setup and programming preferred. Working knowledge of NEC code. AutoCAD experience preferred. Results-oriented personality and ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Experience in continuous improvement activities will be considered a plus. This includes using tools such as kaizens, mistake proofing, establishing standard work practices, problem solving, pull systems, 5S, setup reduction, TPM, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr