Controls, Automation & Electrical Technician - Gehl Foods

Position Overview

Controls, Automation & Electrical technicians troubleshoot, service and repair Automated systems, computerized systems, and robotic devices. These devices and systems include Automated Controls, Robotic Assembly devices and Computer-Controlled Systems across the site. Additional duties include production support for controls, automation, electrical, and electronics are required. As a member of the Controls, Automation, and Electrical (CAE) group this role is expected to support Maintenance and Operations Teams across the shift. Under the guidance of the Lead Controls Engineer, the CAE Technician is also required to develop, design, implement and validate projects and modifications on electrical / electronic / programming by performing the duties listed below.

Job Responsibilities:

Automation technicians perform routine and emergency diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems, and perform repairs. If a problem occurs, the technician will troubleshoot the issue and determine if the problem is mechanical, electrical, or from the computer systems controlling the process. Once the issue has been diagnosed, the technician shall repair or replace any necessary components, such as a sensor or electrical wiring.

• Troubleshoot, service and repair the computerized systems and robotic devices that are designed to reduce human interaction, such as robotic assembly devices and computer-controlled building air-conditioning systems.
• Manufacture, document, and test control systems and process controls.
• Installation, testing and calibration of level, temperature, and flow controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems such as PLC programs, motor VFD's and other electronic systems.
• Troubleshoot, Modify, and Maintain a variety of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) using ,Historian, Compact-Logix, Allen Bradley PLC 5, Allen Bradley SLC 500, Allen Bradley CLX 5500, Allen Bradley Panel View platforms.
• Assist on shift and as needed with Program logic and automation to support all aspects of automation across the site
• Knowledgeable of all different Electrical power profiles and able to troubleshoot effectively
• Create, organize, and maintain documentation related to aforementioned items
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years’ experience in the following:
  • Electrical Instrumentation and calibration.
  • PLC programming and troubleshooting of programs
  • Electrical and PLC documentation reading and writing.
  • Safe working knowledge related to electrical and mechanical activities
  • Computer Applications knowledge for Word, spreadsheets, and charting.
  • Training in electrical, electronics and programmable logic controllers.
  • Experience variable frequency drives and motion control.
  • Analog and digital circuitry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications from an accredited program in Electronics, Industrial Power, Robotics, and / or Automation
• Specific, in depth technical knowledge and expertise with Tetra Pak and/or Stork Aseptic filling equipment
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical operation and optimization of Food Process and Packaging systems.
• Experience in Aseptic Processing and Packaging Systems.
• Beckhoff Automation PLC and HMI experience
• Robotics working knowledge (i.e. Fanuc)
• Demonstrated experience in vision inspection systems (Cognex, Keyence, etc.)
• AutoCAD software experience.
• Knowledge of FDA Rules and Regulations