Knoll · 2 weeks ago
Electronic Controls Technician
East Greenville, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expKnoll is a company recognized for its modern design in workplace and residential furnishings. The Electronic Controls Technician is responsible for performing diversified duties including PLC programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining production equipment to support business objectives.
FurnitureManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Collaborates with site production, maintenance, and engineering teams and/or OEM technical support to assist with troubleshooting and projects
Upgrades/configures PLC software/hardware including related basic electrical modifications
Develops/Modifies PLC programs on equipment used for manufacturing processes which includes the creation/modification of electrical and/or ladder logic drawings
Participates in equipment commissioning and start-up activities including the confirmation of safety system functionality, loop verification, and debugging
Works with plant equipment such as, but not limited to, hydraulic/pneumatic equipment (cylinders, valves, controls, & sensors), conveyor systems, part fixtures, servo drives/motors, electrical motors, safety sensors, motion controls, and sewing/textile equipment
Ensures compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, and MillerKnoll standards
Utilizes proper lockout/tagout and arc flash, procedures to maintain a safe environment while following EHS/regulatory procedures
Performs all their duties in an open and objective manner, utilizing a “best practice” mindset to drive continuous improvement in all job-related functions
Follows and promotes GMPs and other quality programs related to the manufacturing processes
Required to work other assigned shifts as to meet business needs
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Able to read, understand, and utilize mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings/schematics
Possesses interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships within the team, the organization, and vendors
Possesses a high level of urgency and can work with minimal supervision in a fast paced and demanding manufacturing environment
Possesses self-motivation with the ability to manage multiple high priority deliverables in parallel while also attending to reactive production, maintenance, and/or engineering requests
Has excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate with all levels within the organization and outside of the organization
Understands and utilizes Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel
Has experience with high and low voltage power distribution systems such as variable frequency drives, servo motors, motor starters, solenoids, heater controls, safety controls, and other typical control components
Possesses the ability to utilize Rockwell software, in particularly CCW, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, and RSLogix 500/5000
Possesses the ability to create, modify, and troubleshoot basic programs with structured text and ladder logic
Proficient with LOTO & Arc Flash requirements
Possesses a certificate or degree in a controls related discipline or 2 years of controls related experience
Has 1-2 years of automated manufacturing experience with developing basic PLC programs for manufacturing processes or similar applications with the ability to work in a team setting
Preferred
Possesses a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or an engineering related discipline with 2 years of automated manufacturing experience
Understands Continuous Improvements and lean methodology and implements/utilizes lean philosophies/techniques
Has knowledge of field bus protocols such as Ethernet I/P, Profibus, Modbus, or equivalent
Has used Root Cause analysis methodology
Has conveyor system experience
Familiar with CMMS for project/work order tracking (Maximo a plus)
Company
Knoll
Knoll is a constellation of design-driven brands and people.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$164M2021-04-19Acquired
2020-06-23Post Ipo Equity· $164M
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