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GEA Group · 5 months ago

Electro-Mechanical Controls Technician (40% Travel)

Janesville

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$30/hr - $35/hr

2+ years exp

GEA Group is a global engineering leader in food and beverage processing solutions. They are seeking an Electro-Mechanical Controls Technician to support customers by optimizing GEA centrifugal equipment and providing technical support, design, and troubleshooting for automation technologies.

Food ProcessingIndustrialSupply Chain Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provides electrical design, development, and programming based on approved P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram) conferring with Team members and management, as necessary. May also require exercising independent judgment

Provides solid technical knowledge of automation technologies including sensors, controllers, actuators and industrial networks

Supports the design, programming, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of high-speed centrifuges, as well as automated manufacturing systems and equipment at the GEA Janesville facility or customer sites

Understands the theory and applications of fluid power, electrical and mechanical technologies, and programmable logic controllers

Develop extensive use of problem solving and the troubleshooting skills. Gains hands-on training working on projects that integrate the broad knowledge of automated systems

Use a variety of computer-based and electronically controlled systems in process and manufacturing environments

Learn skills necessary to program, assemble, install, troubleshoot, repair, and modify machine instrumentation and controls

Able to measure voltage, current, resistance for single and three phase alternating current and direct current (AC/DC) sources

Apply math to calculate electrical power equation pertinent to the maintenance field

Understands electrical control panel and machinery safety standards (UL 508A, NEC, NFPA)

Able to interpret and modify engineering drawings for electrical control panels as well as P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram)

Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software

Assist in the supervision/training of in-house technical personnel as well as customer plant personnel in repairing, overhauling, installing, testing, and inspecting mechanical and electromechanical equipment

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Reviews reports of production, malfunction, and maintenance to determine or address problems

Provides electrical and controls support to customers and GEA personnel as needed, including troubleshooting, and hardware/software modifications

Maintain and update electrical schematics, engineering drawings for production, and technical documentation for new and existent equipment

Works effectively in a Team based work environment

Familiarity with process controls, motor controls, instrumentation, automation principles, and industrial networking

Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures utilized in machine control systems

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Deadline and detail oriented

Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human machine Interfaces (HMI) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). Able to troubleshoots and accomplishes minor program changes with these devices as well

On site customer support/start-up

Reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager

Qualification

Electro-Mechanical TechnologyElectrical designAutomation technologiesProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLC)Industrial networkingControl systemsProcess automationAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

Associate degree or equivalent in Electro-Mechanical Technology

Minimum 2 years of relevant hands-on experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Comfort working with AC/DC systems and 3-phase power

Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and schematics

Familiarity with control systems, process automation, and industrial networking

Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs

Ability to travel up to 40% across the U.S. and Canada

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day

12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday

136 hours of PTO to relax or explore

A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster

Tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset

Wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits

Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance

Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

Company

GEA Group

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GEA is the suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.

Founded in 1881

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU

10001+ employees

http://www.gea.com/

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