Job Title: PLC Controls Specialist
Location: Renville, MN or St. Louis, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us: AEI has specialized in computerized poultry control systems since the mid 80's. Over the years we have grown and now offer products for many industries. AEI is now part of Munters.
Munters is a global leader in climate solutions for mission-critical processes. We offer innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions for customers in industries where controlling indoor humidity, temperature and energy efficiency is mission-critical. Climate control systems often account for a large percentage of the energy consumption in many of our customers' operations. With an optimal climate system, we can help them to more efficiently use energy or water resources, and thereby reduce their climate and environmental impact. Sustainability is an important part of Munters' business strategy and value creation. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where our employees are valued members of the team and are given meaningful projects to work on.
Job Responsibilities
- Travel to customer sites to perform new equipment startups, retrofits, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and customer support
- Diagnose and correct malfunctions on all controllers
- Provide customer training on standard AEI Controllers
- Provide technical feedback on equipment by submitting detailed service reports - CRM
- Communicate professionally with customers in a service-orientated manner in person, via email and phone
- Promote sales and service on company equipment
- Implementation of 5 Whys with quality inspection. Repeatability, and reproducibility tests to analyze possible deviations on testing, process, and devices. Decision making based on analysis results and process variables validation.
- Organize, set up and optimize testing in accordance to specifications before, during and after the manufacturing process.
- Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing pass-fail standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
- Build panels – Test – Quality Control
- Some aspect of this role will be required to learn Munters brand control systems for future synergies and possible M&A activity
Experience and Skills
- PLC (Programmable Logical Controls) highly preferred
- Preferred working knowledge of process controls, 8D, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ISO requirements/methodology – willingness to train acceptable
- Working knowledge of ventilation controls preferred
- Agriculture experience strongly preferred
- Two Year College Degree in Agriculture or Licensed Electrician is a plus, but will take experience in leu of education from college or trade
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All offers are contingent on a pre-employment drug test and background check, as applicable for the position.