Electronics and Controls Technician

Albany International Corp. • Rochester, NH

13d

About The Position

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are
expected to conform to the following values: Safety, Respect, Accountable,
Innovation, Passion and Integrity. Put Safety first at all times, never
compromise on safety for the obtainment of other objectives. Responsible for
health and safety of themselves and coworkers.

This position will focus on the maintenance, troubleshooting and installation of
custom automated equipment.

Position responsibilities include:

- Maintain, troubleshoot and install automated equipment which enables the
manufacturing of unique composite products.

- Under the direction of the global engineering group, assist in modification
and upgrades to equipment to ensure conformance with engineering design and
performance specifications.

- Drive continuous improvements in the areas of safety, quality, delivery and
cost.

- Ability to identify, maintain and troubleshoot AB RS LOGIX 5000 's and
components

- Ability to identify, maintain, and troubleshoot components

- Ability to identify, maintain, and troubleshoot power transmission systems
including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard
components.

- Hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and
24VDC systems

- Reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills

- Ability to interpret drawings both mechanical and electrical

- Ability to identify, maintain, and utilize SCADA systems and KPI's

- Ability to train others with lesser skills

- Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures and relate them to
others

This role includes coordination of related activities of a cross-functional team
that includes both internal and external resources involved in the:
1. Maintenance and troubleshooting of existing equipment
2. Implementing modifications and upgrades to existing equipment
3. Installing and commissioning of new equipment

The job requires an individual with an excellent understanding of automated
control systems such as PLC and PC based motion controllers, SCADA human/machine
interfaces, electro-mechanical systems, industry standard machine code.

In this capacity the Electronics and Controls Technician shall:
Support the Company’s production equipment.
Be responsible for installation of equipment including control hardware and
software, equipment requirements and specifications.
Assist in the integration of safety controls as appropriate in all
manufacturing equipment.
Be accountable for equipment compliance to electrical, safety, industrial and
government regulatory standards.
Support equipment development related capital projects as assigned.
Support production with troubleshooting and repairs in the area of expertise.

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in motion controls and automation.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical, motion control and software systems.
• Strong background in computer programming and software development
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft software (MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel, Project) to enable the creation of work instruction and other maintenance documentation.
• PLC Programming (preferably Rockwell controls)
• Troubleshooting and testing experience
• Ability to create, understand and interpret engineering drawings
• Communication
• Resourcefulness
• Drive
• Customer Focus
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Well organized and disciplined.
• Able to identify problems and willing to make decisions
• Able to set and balance priorities.
• Able to work on multiple projects in parallel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and install automated equipment which enables the manufacturing of unique composite products.
• Under the direction of the global engineering group, assist in modification and upgrades to equipment to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Drive continuous improvements in the areas of safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Support the Company’s production equipment.
• Be responsible for installation of equipment including control hardware and software, equipment requirements and specifications.
• Assist in the integration of safety controls as appropriate in all manufacturing equipment.
• Be accountable for equipment compliance to electrical, safety, industrial and government regulatory standards.
• Support equipment development related capital projects as assigned.
• Support production with troubleshooting and repairs in the area of expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees