Electronic Technician

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Participate in the Designs and develops of all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment and machinery. Provide support for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware.

• Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of wire and cable equipment and processes.
• Support the maintenance department in electrical/electronic systems troubleshooting.
• Provide technical support and direction to the maintenance department for maintaining electrical and electronic equipment in a manner which optimizes operational performance and safety.
• Manage small assigned projects which include cost estimations, designs, specifications, approvals, procurement, installation, startup, cost control, safety and overall implementation to achieve Plant and organizational objectives.
• Support outsourced repairs of critical electronic components.
• Adhere to all Corporate and Plant practices and policies in all aspects of work and ensure compliance with Federal, State and local electrical codes, and regulations.
• Partner with Electrical Engr. and Controls Engr. in the Development, writing, and de-bugging control logic for machine control, make design modifications and improvements to complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment.
• Analyze and interpret electrical schematics to the component level as required to make repairs and return equipment to operation.
• Utilize programming devices to analyze P.L.C. programs for failures or improvements.
• Maintain detailed records of critical process variables and ensure that programs are logical and as comprehensible as possible.
• Support the electricians in troubleshooting, repair and program AC/DC drive systems including off-shifts and weekends.
• Troubleshoot issues utilizing current technology including electrical test equipment and computer diagnosis equipment.
• Maintain existing documentation and ensure information is accessible to other team members.
• Participate with Operations to solve manufacturing problems, initiate productivity improvements, and identify future opportunities for the overall continual improvement of the Sedalia operation.
• Liaison with Engineering and Maintenance Team.
• Perform other related duties as per direction of the Manager and the Coordinator.

• Advanced computer skills required including PLC programming and CAD. (Experience with Wonderware a plus).
• Understanding types of communication, DH+, Serial (Rs232, RS485) Control Net, Device Net, Ether Net, Ability to understand routing, gateways and VLan’s.

Electrical/Electronics Technician Minimum 2 years of experience in PLC, Drives, Programing in Industrial Maintenance (wire & cable experience highly desirable).

Will work in both factory and office conditions.

Electrical/Electronics Technician qualification, Minimum 2 years of experience in PLC, Drives, and Programming in Industrial Maintenance, Advanced computer skills including PLC programming and CAD, Understanding of communication protocols (DH+, Serial Rs232/RS485, Control Net, Device Net, Ether Net), Ability to understand routing, gateways and VLANs.