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Yokohama Tire Corporation · 17 hours ago

Controls Technician

Salem, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Yokohama Tire Corporation is a manufacturer of tires that emphasizes quality, safety, and environmental consciousness. They are seeking a talented Controls Technician to support multiple departments by ensuring the optimal performance of manufacturing equipment and electronic systems. The role involves troubleshooting, project support, and maintaining safety and productivity standards.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting equipment using electrical drawings, test equipment, and PLC software

Restoring equipment operation safely and efficiently using LOTO and required PPE

Providing timely and accurate equipment status communication to involved departments

Supporting the Engineering Department through various phases of electrical controls projects such as design, estimation, quotation, budgeting, contracting, scheduling, installation, and machinery start-up

Investigating machinery wiring, components, and drawings

Performing thermographic surveys of equipment and prepare summary reports

Providing documentation to the Engineering Department including project files, as-built drawings, and PM

Providing training, education, and guidance to other Electronics and Maintenance Technicians pertaining to electrical control

Qualification

Electrical controlsPLC softwareControl circuitsVariable speed drivesElectrical schematicsTroubleshootingProject coordinationTime managementCommunication skills

Required

A passion for electrical controls and the desire to be a resource to others in this area

Experience leading electrical control projects and coordinating estimation, quotation, budgeting, contracting, and scheduling with outside contractors

Strong time management skills with the capability to recognize and place priority to multiple projects

You are solution-focused and enjoy troubleshooting to solve complex electrical problems

Flexibility to work unconventional hours (M-F, 3pm – 11pm) or (M-F, 11pm - 7am)

Good working knowledge of control circuits, programmable controllers, variable speed drives (AC & DC), National Electric Code, and PLC software

Proficiency in DVM, oscilloscope, ladder logic, and electrical schematics

An Associate's Degree or higher in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Instrumentation and/or Journeyman Electrician or equivalent certification

3-5 years of experience in a similar role with comparable goals and responsibilities

Preferred

Based on the experience level of the best-fit candidate, a Senior level associate may be considered

Company

Yokohama Tire Corporation

Yokohama Tire Corporation is a global manufacturing and sales company of tires.

Founded in 1969

Santa Ana, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.yokohamatire.com/

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