Controls Technician Job South Charleston area,West Virginia USA,Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Controls Technician

~ South Charleston, WV
~ Openings: 2nd Shift & 3rd Shift

We are looking for two Controls Technicians to join a manufacturing team in South Charleston, WV. This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in manufacturing, automation, controls and troubleshooting who enjoys being hands-on and solving problems.

In this role, you’ll support process controls and engineering initiatives while working closely with maintenance and production teams to improve equipment performance, troubleshoot issues and support new processes and product launches.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Support process controls and engineering initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Assist maintenance teams with major equipment faults and help identify recurring downtime issues
Support engineering changes and the implementation of new processes
Work with automation, robotics, sensors, device interfaces and control systems
Assist with process flow charts, setup sheets, work instructions and line layouts
Support equipment capacity studies and new product launches
Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen activities
Work closely with quality and operations teams to improve processes and support production metrics
Stay current on technology and trends related to automation and manufacturing operations

What We’re Looking For:

Associate degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electronics Engineering/Technology or equivalent experience
At least 2 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment or 4+ years in a non-automotive manufacturing setting
Experience with AutoCAD
Working knowledge of electronics, robotics and automation including sensors, device interfaces and controls
Understanding of Lean principles, APQP, PFMEA, control plans and capacity studies
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Comfortable being hands-on and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds

If you have a strong technical background in manufacturing and enjoy working with controls, automation and process improvement, we’d love to connect!

Pay Details: $30.00 to $42.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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