Title: Automation Controls Technician (PLC / Manufacturing Equipment)
Pay Rate Range: $23.00 $25.00/hr. (DOE)
Employment Type: Contract 12 months (extension possible)
Schedule: Full-time Monday Friday (8:00 AM 5:00 PM; overtime may be required)
Location: Newton NC (100% Onsite)
Job Code: CRNGJP
Job Overview
Tekberry is seeking a Controls Technician III to support automation and controls implementation for our client a global leader in advanced materials and manufacturing technologies. This role supports the design integration and implementation of controls-based solutions for next-generation manufacturing equipment used in optical fiber and cable production processes.
The technician will work closely with controls engineers and engineering project teams to integrate field devices implement control logic and support automation system development for advanced manufacturing equipment platforms.
This position requires strong experience in PLC-based automation systems controls integration and manufacturing equipment support within an engineering project environment.
As a Tekberry W2 employee you will have access to health benefits including medical dental vision and 401(k) options.
Key Responsibilities
Controls Integration & Automation Support
Integrate field devices for flow control material handling metering motion control temperature control and associated safety systems
Support implementation of control sequence logic including time-based and event-based control strategies
Assist in configuring fail-safe states and equipment recovery sequences within automation systems
Implement specified field devices compatible with system design packages and site standards
Support PID control loop tuning and system optimization
Engineering Project Support
Work closely with controls engineers and engineering teams to support automation system design and implementation
Participate in engineering project teams responsible for delivering automation and process machine systems
Assist with solving complex automation problems and resolving project-related technical issues
Support development and deployment of defined control architectures and system integration strategies
Interface with external machine builders and system integrators to support project deliverables
System Implementation & Startup
Participate in equipment fabrication support off-line integration testing and validation activities
Assist with installation system startup and production ramp-up support
Support development of drawings documentation and system configuration records
Provide training and knowledge transfer to plant personnel during system implementation
Qualifications
Required Education
Two-year technical degree in Automation Electrical Technology Mechatronics or related field
Required Experience
3 years of controls or automation experience supporting industrial equipment
Required Skills
Experience integrating field devices for automation and process control systems
Experience with motion control material handling temperature control and safety systems
Experience tuning PID control loops
Experience implementing control sequence logic and fail-safe recovery sequences
Experience with HMI and graphical user interface systems
Understanding of electrical design practices and electro-mechanical systems
Familiarity with PLC systems motion control platforms robotics and system integration
Ability to troubleshoot automation systems within manufacturing environments
Ability to read and verify electrical control panels during system checkout
Ability to program using ladder logic or equivalent PLC programming languages
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Allen-Bradley Beckhoff LabVIEW Safety PLCs or iFIX SCADA
Experience working in manufacturing automation environments
Experience with computer vision systems
Experience with higher-level programming languages such as C C# VB or
Robot programming experience
Knowledge of electrical standards and safety codes including NEC NFPA 79 NFPA 70E ANSI and IEC standards
Experience working with machine builders and automation system integrators
Soft Skills
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills within engineering project environments
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to solve technical problems and support cross-functional teams
Results-oriented and highly motivated
Work Environment
100% onsite role in Newton NC
Manufacturing and engineering development environment
Requires collaboration with engineers technicians and external integrators during system development and installation
Why Tekberry
We need hard-working reliable employees. Tekberry offers a $100 referral bonus for referrals resulting in successful placements.
Tekberry Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status under applicable laws.
Tekberry Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).
By submitting your resume you consent to receive communications from our organization via text message. All texts are sent by real people and we look forward to connecting with you.
View all open roles: #INDHP
Title: Automation Controls Technician (PLC / Manufacturing Equipment) Pay Rate Range: $23.00 $25.00/hr. (DOE) Employment Type: Contract 12 months (extension possible) Schedule: Full-time Monday Friday (8:00 AM 5:00 PM; overtime may be required) Location: Newton NC (100% Onsite) Job Co...
Title: Automation Controls Technician (PLC / Manufacturing Equipment)
Pay Rate Range: $23.00 $25.00/hr. (DOE)
Employment Type: Contract 12 months (extension possible)
Schedule: Full-time Monday Friday (8:00 AM 5:00 PM; overtime may be required)
Location: Newton NC (100% Onsite)
Job Code: CRNGJP
Job Overview
Tekberry is seeking a Controls Technician III to support automation and controls implementation for our client a global leader in advanced materials and manufacturing technologies. This role supports the design integration and implementation of controls-based solutions for next-generation manufacturing equipment used in optical fiber and cable production processes.
The technician will work closely with controls engineers and engineering project teams to integrate field devices implement control logic and support automation system development for advanced manufacturing equipment platforms.
This position requires strong experience in PLC-based automation systems controls integration and manufacturing equipment support within an engineering project environment.
As a Tekberry W2 employee you will have access to health benefits including medical dental vision and 401(k) options.
Key Responsibilities
Controls Integration & Automation Support
Integrate field devices for flow control material handling metering motion control temperature control and associated safety systems
Support implementation of control sequence logic including time-based and event-based control strategies
Assist in configuring fail-safe states and equipment recovery sequences within automation systems
Implement specified field devices compatible with system design packages and site standards
Support PID control loop tuning and system optimization
Engineering Project Support
Work closely with controls engineers and engineering teams to support automation system design and implementation
Participate in engineering project teams responsible for delivering automation and process machine systems
Assist with solving complex automation problems and resolving project-related technical issues
Support development and deployment of defined control architectures and system integration strategies
Interface with external machine builders and system integrators to support project deliverables
System Implementation & Startup
Participate in equipment fabrication support off-line integration testing and validation activities
Assist with installation system startup and production ramp-up support
Support development of drawings documentation and system configuration records
Provide training and knowledge transfer to plant personnel during system implementation
Qualifications
Required Education
Two-year technical degree in Automation Electrical Technology Mechatronics or related field
Required Experience
3 years of controls or automation experience supporting industrial equipment
Required Skills
Experience integrating field devices for automation and process control systems
Experience with motion control material handling temperature control and safety systems
Experience tuning PID control loops
Experience implementing control sequence logic and fail-safe recovery sequences
Experience with HMI and graphical user interface systems
Understanding of electrical design practices and electro-mechanical systems
Familiarity with PLC systems motion control platforms robotics and system integration
Ability to troubleshoot automation systems within manufacturing environments
Ability to read and verify electrical control panels during system checkout
Ability to program using ladder logic or equivalent PLC programming languages
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Allen-Bradley Beckhoff LabVIEW Safety PLCs or iFIX SCADA
Experience working in manufacturing automation environments
Experience with computer vision systems
Experience with higher-level programming languages such as C C# VB or
Robot programming experience
Knowledge of electrical standards and safety codes including NEC NFPA 79 NFPA 70E ANSI and IEC standards
Experience working with machine builders and automation system integrators
Soft Skills
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills within engineering project environments
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to solve technical problems and support cross-functional teams
Results-oriented and highly motivated
Work Environment
100% onsite role in Newton NC
Manufacturing and engineering development environment
Requires collaboration with engineers technicians and external integrators during system development and installation
Why Tekberry
We need hard-working reliable employees. Tekberry offers a $100 referral bonus for referrals resulting in successful placements.
Tekberry Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status under applicable laws.
Tekberry Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).
By submitting your resume you consent to receive communications from our organization via text message. All texts are sent by real people and we look forward to connecting with you.
View all open roles: #INDHP
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