SIG SAUER, Inc. · 12 hours ago
Sr. Electronic Controls Technician, Ammo - 1st Shift
Jacksonville, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expSIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms and ammunition. The Sr. Electronic Controls Technician focuses on troubleshooting and maintaining automation equipment for high volume manufacturing, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures
Support and trouble-shoot PLCs, HMI’s, motors, servo and frequency drives, robotics, sensors, and electrical distribution systems, independently with minimal reliance on input from Control Engineers
Recommend and implement controls and programming alterations and enhancements to improve quality, safety, and efficiency of legacy and new manufacturing processes
Mentorship of less senior technicians
Relay information between team members and key stakeholders to support effective communication for controls related issues
Update or create electrical schematics as required
Partner with Mechanics to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies
Seek out and implement continuous improvement projects related to costs, quality, and efficiency
Assist in identifying and establishing critical spare part inventory related to electronic needs for operations equipment
Assist in establishing and maintaining preventive maintenance related to electronic and electrical systems
Maintain positive working relationships with operations and site support resources
Communicate technical issues to site and operations leadership to escalate issues that impact operations, minimizing downtime impact
Participate in and sustain 5S Standards
Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures
Regular on-site attendance and punctuality is a necessary function of this position
May be required to work in other functional areas and/or facilities depending on business needs
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent and 7-10 years of related technical experience including 2+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Control Systems troubleshooting and programming, 3+ years of experience working with HMIs and Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs and 5+ years of experience troubleshooting electrical and electronic issues of Industrial equipment
Working knowledge of aspects of electronic control systems including but not limited to PLCs, HMIs, motor starts, variable frequency drives, DC drives, electrical schematics, wiring conventions, and standard electrical components
Experience with technical support of robotics, robotic maintenance, and automation for ammunition or explosive rated equipment
Experience supporting network controls of industrial equipment (particularly Ignition)
Experience supporting a range of different automation systems
Experience with AB & SIEMENS PLC's and PLC components
Fundamental knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) ASME Y14.5M-2009
Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form
Must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Must be able to plan and execute multiple projects and overcome obstacles necessary to meet job duties and responsibilities
Company
SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
E John Deedrick Jr
Advisor to the CEO
Chris Erickson
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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