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GEA Group · 20 hours ago

Electro-Mechanical Controls Technician (40% travel)

Janesville, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$30/hr - $35/hr

2+ years exp

GEA Group is a leading provider of process technology and equipment, and they are seeking an Electro-Mechanical Controls Technician. This role involves providing electrical design, programming, and support for high-speed centrifuges and automated manufacturing systems, requiring strong technical knowledge and the ability to work on-site at customer locations.

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No H1B

Hiring Manager

Courtney Kenyon

Responsibilities

Provides electrical design, development, and programming based on approved P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram) conferring with Team members and management, as necessary

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

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Electro-Mechanical TechnologyProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLC)Industrial NetworkingElectrical DesignAutomation TechnologiesEngineering Drawings InterpretationAnalytical SkillsCustomer SupportProblem-Solving SkillsTechnical Documentation