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Albany International Corp. · 13 hours ago

Controls Technician III

Albany International Corp. is a leader in designing and manufacturing advanced composite aerospace structures. The Controls Technician III will provide technical support for automated control systems, ensuring their safe and efficient operation while collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams.

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Responsibilities

This position will focus on the maintenance, troubleshooting and installation of custom automated equipment
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 automation and mechanical 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
Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on all production systems and equipment to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted production processes
Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical control issues, implementing effective solutions to minimize production disruptions and safety hazards
Lead and assist in the installation, modification, and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety protocols
Interpret and work from electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to understand system layouts and wiring diagrams
Detect failures/errors, analyze root causes and develop establish adequate solutions
Ability to analyze performance logs (logs, online tools)
Controls Programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Labview, Yaskawa, GE Proficy) Familiarity with time based and relational database systems
AS Degree or Technical College
Ability to program and troubleshoot electrical control systems
Candidate must have a working knowledge of Programmable Logic
Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols, ensuring that automation systems are in compliance with industry and company safety standards
Collaborate with engineering teams to plan and execute automation system upgrades, ensuring optimal performance and operational efficiency
Maintain accurate records of all electrical work, including repairs, installations, and modifications, and update documentation as needed
Respond promptly to production emergencies and breakdowns, providing effective solutions to minimize production downtime
Special projects and miscellaneous duties, as needed or assigned

Qualification

PLC troubleshootingAutomated controls maintenanceElectrical schematics interpretationSCADA systems utilizationControls programmingMechanical aptitudeElectrical codes knowledgeProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsLeadership abilitiesTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

AS Degree or Technical College
High School Diploma or recognized equivalent
Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and blueprints
Strong knowledge of electrical codes, regulations, and safety standards
5-7 years of hands-on troubleshooting of PLC and automated controls maintenance
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and leadership abilities
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Flexibility to work various shifts and overtime as needed
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to efficiently diagnose advanced mechanical and electrical problems quickly and efficiently
Ability to identify, maintain and troubleshoot AB RS LOGIX 5000 's and components
Ability to identify, maintain, and troubleshoot automation and mechanical 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
Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on all production systems and equipment to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted production processes
Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical control issues, implementing effective solutions to minimize production disruptions and safety hazards
Lead and assist in the installation, modification, and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety protocols
Interpret and work from electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to understand system layouts and wiring diagrams
Detect failures/errors, analyze root causes and develop establish adequate solutions
Ability to analyze performance logs (logs, online tools)
Controls Programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Labview, Yaskawa, GE Proficy) Familiarity with time based and relational database systems
Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols, ensuring that automation systems are in compliance with industry and company safety standards
Collaborate with engineering teams to plan and execute automation system upgrades, ensuring optimal performance and operational efficiency
Maintain accurate records of all electrical work, including repairs, installations, and modifications, and update documentation as needed
Respond promptly to production emergencies and breakdowns, providing effective solutions to minimize production downtime

Preferred

Experience with aerospace manufacturing or a similar precision industry is a plus

Benefits

Generous 401(k) match
Paid time off
Strong commitment to work/life balance

Company

Albany International Corp.

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Albany International is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company with two core businesses.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$119M
2021-08-05Post Ipo Secondary· $119M
1987-10-09IPO

Leadership Team

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Gunnar Kleveland
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Willard Station
Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer
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