Controls Engineering Technician

APPLICATION ENGINEER

Location: Greenwood, 46143

Job Summary: The Controls Engineering Technician's role is to install and commission complex industrial finishing and dispensing systems.  The Controls Engineering Technician will work amongst a team of highly technical electrical / controls experts in the finishing and dispensing industries.  Responsible for the successful installation, startup, and commissioning of finishing and dispensing systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret customer/sales specifications and scopes of work to evaluate feasibility, design, and implementation of customized automation solutions.
• Provide world class technical support to OTC sellers, customers, and vendors.
• Improve reliability and performance of OTC supplied equipment and/or solutions.
• Add value to our customers' operations through technology and automation.
• Work with the quote desk to generate customer proposals.
• Execute all aspects of the projects from order to implementation ($0 to ~$100k projects)
• Mech/Elec Drawings
• PLC/HMI Programming
• Robotics / AMR's
• All other peripheral devices
• Collaborate and work with the greater systems engineering team on larger projects with target customers in the regional area. (Projects $~100k and above)
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Desire and ability to learn new controls technology.
• Provide technical support, problem solving, maintenance, modifications/updates, and continuous improvement for existing automated equipment and process control systems
• Lead efforts for the remediation, migration, or upgrade of existing control systems
• Implement new and/or modify existing programming and HMI screens in various control platforms such as, but not limited to:
• Allen Bradley, Omron, Mitsubishi, Exor, Codesys, Seimens, ToyoPuc, and more
• ToyoPuc experience a plus.
• SCADA experience a plus.
• Participate in capital projects, new installations, testing, and modernization projects for new systems.
• Specify all components (parts) needed for project completion.
• Provide customer with all CAD drawings needed for project completion.
• Provide software programming, including PLC, HMI, etc.
• Other job duties, as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Associate's degree and minimum experience of 5-7 years working in a related field; or relevant combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years' experience working within an industrial manufacturing and/or automation environment
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in system installation and troubleshooting of complex automation projects
• Proven understanding of drafting techniques/engineering terminology and ability to understand and comprehend detailed electrical/pneumatic and fluid schematics.
• Experience with Industiral Safety Application equipment a plus
• Knowledge and understanding of control systems such as Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, etc.
• Ability to configure Touch Screen HMI's
• Proven experience in rigging; ability to plan the lift, determine the right equipment and techniques, and execute the process to avoid accidents or equipment damage or failures
• Proven understanding of different units of measurement
• Proven mechanical aptitude and can apply this to daily work being performed.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time within the United States; willingness to work weekends, split shifts, daily overtime, and holidays, as needed.
• Proven mechanical and electrical knowledge sufficient to diagnose and resolve basic equipment problems
• Proven experience in disassembling equipment needing repair, diagnose problems, clean and refurbish/replace parts as needed, reassemble, and test
• Ability to use/operate tools such as wrenches, drivers, and power tools
• Proven experience utilizing electrical diagnostic equipment
• Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to­ person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to understand written and oral English and be proficient with computer, email, spreadsheets and look up documents online
• Ability to learn and use OTC's computer systems to create and maintain required records regarding equipment repair and service
• Ability to operate forklift, and a pallet jack
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job
• Valid driver's license with driving record acceptable to OTC insurance company
• Must be able to work in an environment with possible paint and solvent odors present
• Ability to work in environments that may include:
  • Moving mechanical parts
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Painting chemicals and solvents
  • Electrical equipment

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Requires ability to walk, climb, stand, carry materials, stoop, kneel, bend at waist.
• Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs. Average lift less than 50 lbs

Competencies 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Adaptability – Ability to be flexible and adjust to changes in your work environment. You can respond quickly to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, trends, strategies and other processes. Being adaptable also means possessing soft skills like interpersonal, communication, creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Accuracy - Ability to detect errors in normal course of work by standard check or routine crosscheck. Errors resulting from inaccuracy would create minor confusion, delay or expense to correct the situation.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Keeps commitments.
• Initiative - Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Problem Solving - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Planning/Organization - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Collaboration – Ability to work with others to achieve a common goal; Building and maintaining relationships through shared responsibility, respect, and empathy.