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Controls Technician (Entry Level)

Job Description - Controls Technician (Entry Level)


Title:  Controls Technician (Entry Level)

Reports To:  Maintenance Manager

Location:  Valley Enterprises / 2147 Leppek Road, Ubly, Michigan



Job Requirements                                                                            


  • 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or related field.

  • Skilled in Automation & Control Systems Design and Implementation.

  • Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications.

  • Confirm systems and components capabilities.

  • Develop electrical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.

  • Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components; soliciting observations from operators.

  • Assure product quality by designing electrical testing methods; testing finished products and system capabilities.         

  • Keep equipment operational by following manufacturer’s instructions and establishing procedures; requesting repair service.

  • Maintain product database by writing computer programs; entering data.

  • Complete projects by training and guidance from Controls Engineer.

  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.


Job Preferences


  • Experience in reading ladder logic for various robotic, vision and/or automation applications.

  • Knowledge of electronic systems, electronic troubleshooting, electronic testing design, project management and database design

  • Quality/Safety focused

  • Ability to analyze information and report research results

  • Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, Auto CAD)

  • Strong organization and problem-solving skills, the ability to be creative/innovative, detail oriented and work independently.


Job Summary 

To provide automation solutions (design, wire, program, and implement) and problem-solving expertise to the manufacturing facility.



Essential Job Functions


  1. Assist the plant with research in the alternative manufacturing methods and/or equipment that would streamline the manufacturing process.

  2. Assist with the Re-Engineering of current manufacturing processes, including the crossover of automation projects throughout the plant.

  3. Work with cross-functional plant teams (or independently) to solve technical product and/or process problems using appropriate problem-solving skills.

  4. Design, develop, install, troubleshoot and verify the implementation of new plant automation (robotic controls & other) systems.

  5. Complete all required wiring, programming, and documentation for automation & integration systems.

  6. Develop knowledge of all plant processes to maximize product output and minimize product cost.

  7. Manage multiple projects simultaneously.



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