Engineering Tester, Electrical Engineering

Location:

Eagle Rock, VA, US, 24085

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

MAAG Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, Maag Gala Industries, Reduction Engineering Scheer, Ettlinger, AMN, Witte and Sikora– eight successful and well-experienced companies have joined forces to become the global partner for the polymer industry. As a manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing, and filtration systems, and pulverizers we offer top-grade equipment for your demanding requirements – not only for polymer applications but also for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

The PLC Systems Testing Technician provides the highest quality in electrical testing of control systems and mechanical functionality on the Maag family of equipment. Working independently but supported by sales and engineering, the incumbent is the testing PLC representative for quality and functionality of our product portfolio for the customer’s equipment and controls prior to shipment.

• Requires a thorough knowledge of Engineering and Manufacturing practices and methodologies.
• Possesses an in-depth understanding of 3-phase motor controls, Allen Bradley, Siemens PLC’s, programming and HMI screen design, and related products.
• Reads and evaluates electrical schematics for wire checks and interconnections for testing
• Reads and evaluates mechanical drawings and BOM’s
• Troubleshoots using meters, laptop, schematics, and manuals
• Troubleshoots, reads, and edits PLC logic
• Reviews work orders and specifications prior to starting projects
• Maintains specified test records and reports for all relevant testing data and is accountable for all check sheets after testing to hand off to project coordinators
• Strives for continuous improvement in the process to maintain optimum operation for the customers equipment
• Tests for spare part orders
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Siemens and Allen Bradley controls.
• Possesses MS Office experience including MS Excel experience.
• Works effectively with networking, and internet devices.
• Cleans screens and tanks after testing
• Works independently
• Some travel to customer’s facility to assist in startups should be expected at times.

The incumbent considers all interests of quality, accident prevention and occupational safety as well as environmental safety in a preventive manner within his scope of responsibility and supports the avoidance of damages to people, facilities, assets, material and environment actively. The incumbent is obliged to perform tasks requested by management that relate to his position scope or arise from company needs.

This job description reflects current status, right to make changes reserved.

• Generally a Systems Testing Technician work in a plant setting. One of their main tools include a computer with proprietary software to create, and modify their programs as well as standard assembly tools.
• While performing the duties of this job in a plant setting, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration, hot equipment, hot and cold weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and PPE may be required.

• 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, sitting and climbing.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Education (area of studies, Management, IT etc.)

Mandatory

• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology, or a related field of education, or relevant experience is required.
• Training on logic circuits, electric motors,…