Controls Technician

To guarantee the availability, reliability and optimal performance of the control, automation and instrumentation systems used in aeronautical manufacturing processes, through the maintenance, diagnosis, programming and continuous improvement of equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with applicable safety, quality, productivity and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

In performing their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to adhere to Albany’s current values:
Albany Wins Together, Count on Each Other, Own Your Actions, Care About Each Other, and Share Your Enthusiasm. Safety must always come first; we never compromise on safety for the sake of achieving another objective. Employees are also responsible for the health and safety of themselves and each other.

• Maintain, troubleshoot and install automated equipment which enables the manufacturing of unique composite products.
• Under the direction of the global engineering group, assist in modification and upgrades to equipment to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Drive continuous improvements in the areas of safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Ability to identify, maintain and troubleshoot AB RS LOGIX 5000 's with ladder or block logic via laptop.
• Ability to identify, maintain, and troubleshoot components
• Ability to identify, maintain, and troubleshoot power transmission systems including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard components.
• hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24
  
  VDC systems
• Reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret drawings both mechanical and electrical
• Ability to identify, maintain, and utilize SCADA systems and KPI's
• Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures and relate them to others

This role includes coordination of related activities of a cross‑functional team that includes both internal and external resources involved in the:

• Maintenance and troubleshooting of existing equipment
• Implementing modifications and upgrades to existing equipment
• Installing and commissioning of new equipment

In this capacity the Electronics and Controls Technician shall:

• Support the Company’s production equipment.
• Be responsible for installation of equipment including control hardware and software, equipment requirements and specifications.
• Assist in the integration of safety controls as appropriate in all manufacturing equipment.
• Be accountable for equipment compliance to electrical, safety, industrial and government regulatory standards.
• Support equipment development related capital projects as assigned.
• Support production with troubleshooting and repairs in the area of expertise.

Supervisory R esponsibility :
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Qualifications / Characteristics :

• Education : E lectrical engineering degree or NH Masters electrical license .
• Allen Bradley specific training certifications through Rockwell automation .
• Experience in years : 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in motion controls and automation
• Knowledge :
• Extensive knowledge of electrical, motion control and software systems.
• Familiar with electro‑mechanical systems.
• Formal training and/or education in PLC and PC based motion controllers, SCADA human/machine interfaces, and electro‑mechanical systems .
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft software (MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel, Project) to enable the creation of work instruction and other maintenance documentation.
• PLC Programming ( Rockwell controls)
• Troubleshooting and testing experience
• Ability to create, understand and interpret engineering drawings
• ERP
• Leadership per the AI leadership competency model including these key abilities:
• Communication
• Drive
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