Electrical Controls Technician
Saint Louis County, MO - USA
Job Summary
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
The Electrical Controls Technician will work to design test improve and support equipment designed by MiTek for the truss manufacturing this position you will work on robust machinery support and modifications that help customers to improve their production output. Electrical Controls Technicians debug and update control components such as PLCs safety instrumentation and controllers VFDs and servo drives. You will troubleshoot update and support production and/or customers with the entire machinery control system using schematics control panel and electrical assembly drawings and be involved in every stage of the system from concept to production. Electrical Controls Technicians work closely with Electrical Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineers as well as Production Software Customer Service teams to ensure a successful product.
In this position you will have a tremendous opportunity to grow your career towards an electrical engineering degree with the support and mentoring of your immediate supervisory team.
Responsibilities
Update evaluate and support automated industrial machinery products with focus in the Component Manufacturing (CM) and off-site construction industry
Lead outside team members through troubleshooting and root cause/corrective actions
Create supporting documentation as it relates to machinery repairs and troubleshooting
Integrate test update and debug NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant electrical control panels parts and assemblies using industry best practices at an intermediate level
Integrate test update and debug industrial PLCs VFDs Servo drives at an intermediate level
Integrate test update and debug Industrial Machinery safety standards compliant safety instrumentation and controllers at an intermediate level
Develop and maintain project engineering drawings using AutoCAD Electrical (i.e. schematics enclosures control panel layouts electrical assembly etc.)
Develop and maintain project documentation (i.e. system requirements equipment manuals test plans project notes etc.)
Ensure compliance with MiTek engineering procedures guidelines industry standards and governmental regulations applicable to industrial machinery
Enter new and/or update existing data in MRP/ERP systems
Support Manufacturing Marketing & Sales Purchasing Installation and Customer Service teams throughout a products lifecycle
Review/stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies
Design and execute testing of both mechanical and electrical components. Provide design feedback and opportunities based upon the testing
Provide hands on assembly wiring startup of prototype machinery
Visit customer sites and troubleshoot machinery as needed to support install and automation support teams
Create new solutions to issues including specifying new components and creating engineering drawings to accompany
Qualifications
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering preferred or equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis
2 years of hands-on experience with electrical controls systems required
Advanced diagnostic experience of power distribution circuit breakers and terminal blocks required
Intermediate knowledge with AutoCAD Electrical or willingness to improve knowledge required
Experience with PLCs motor controllers VFDs servos and sensors and willingness improve knowledge preferred
Experience with safety controllers and willingness to improve knowledge preferred
Ability to perform mathematical skills such as calculating proportions percentages area circumference and volume and able to apply concepts of basic geometry
Ability to read and understand prints and schematics
Ability to use small hand-power tools including reading a tape measure with 1/32-inch increments
Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications
Strong communication skills to interact frequently with different teams
Additional Requirements
10%-20% of traveling as needed for critical on-site activities
MiTek Perks:
Generous time off including Paid Time Off 13 annual holidays and volunteer time off
Day One Medical/Rx Dental and Vision Plans
Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
Performance/Incentivebonuses
Career advancement training opportunities Employee Resource Groups and tuition reimbursement
Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
Employer paid Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance
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MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building 1955 MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today MiTek delivers software services engineered products and automated solutions that enable the building industry toimprove efficiencies by optimizingthe balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5600 team members worldwide MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs makes and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001 MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.
MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin ethnicity physical or mental disability sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression or transgender status) age (40 and over) genetic information (including family medical history) veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
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Required Experience:
IC