Controls Technician
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Position Summary: Our standard and custom high-speed automated packaging equipment enables our customers to excel in highly competitive food and pharmaceutical industries. We thrive for developing, adopting and enhancing our portfolio to lead the industries with new innovative technologies and solutions. The Controls Technician is an integral role in Syntegon's success in leading the world's packaging machinery market. The Technicians will lead our equipment builds, startups, application set up optimizations and implement creative and effective solutions to complex automation and application problems. This is a fast pace, dynamic and team centric work environment that requires self-motivation and independence paired with empowerment to be impactful for the organization and to meet our customer's expectations. Essential Functions: Expert level support for complex software, controls and automation problems on the shop floor Performing electrical & software automation commissioning tasks. This includes downloading software, firmware and configuration files to machine controllers, HMI's, servo drives, VFD's and other devices utilized on Syntegon equipment Define dipswitch or Ethernet IP address settings of connected devices Perform I/O, motion and communications testing for equipment to ensure proper wiring and functionality of connected devices Perform functional and communications setup and testing between Syntegon equipment and third party equipment. This may include printing devices, vision systems, conveyors, pick & place equipment, bowl feeders, robots, etc Efficiently building and modifying mechanical assemblies per the bill of material and assembly drawings while using hand and power tools Efficiently wiring machines, panels and control circuitry (up to 575 Volts), adding electrical components based on project layouts and wiring diagrams (per NFPA 79) Successfully troubleshoots and problem solves live power and control circuitry with test equipment Lead efforts to perform and document machine setups of all recipe/machine parameters in order to optimize machine performance Conducting a successful customer factory acceptance test while demonstrating and training customers on equipment operations and equipment functionality Supporting and coordinating activities and controls and software improvements with the controls engineering team Observing all safety regulations, making sure of wearing and using proper protective wear and tools, informing supervisor of any safety issues or hazards Contribute and be responsible to the Quality and Enviromental awareness throughout the organization Education and Experience Requirements: 2 year Technical Degree. Preferred in Packaging, Automation or Robotics Degrees 5 years job related experience in building automated capital equipment Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) AWIM (A World In Motion) By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At Syntegon compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary bonus (if applicable) benefits. The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,000.00 to $92,000.00 based on a full-time schedule. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. NOTE: All official Syntegon job postings can be found at www.syntegon.com . Successful candidates asked to participate in the hiring process should expect to speak to the hiring team by telephone and in person at one of our Syntegon office locations (Decatur, Oldsmar, Raleigh, New Richmond, Minneapolis and Allendale) prior to the job offer. Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives: FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) AWIM (A World In Motion) By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. Syntegon Technology is one of the leading suppliers in the field of process and packaging technology. We develop and produce in future under a new owner holistic systems for the pharmaceutical, food and confectionery industries in over 15 countries. Are you ready to shape the current changes with us? Do you want to contribute to people's nutrition and health, and thereby enhancing the quality of life? Welcome to Syntegon Technology. We are looking forward to your application The City of New Richmond, known as The City Beautiful , is located an easy and quick commute in both directions from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area and a short distance from Eau Claire, WI. City Beautiful it is, in setting, in character and quality of life