Description:This is a 50% office/desk job to map out and plan work to be done, and 50% roaming the floor looking for areas of opportunity/helping to identify problems and troubleshoot. This is a self-starter role and this person will be expected to come up with his/her own schedule throughout the day and week. This person will find areas for improvement and identify problems and will prioritize his/her own schedule of what needs to be done first.Controls and Electrical SpecialistThis position will be responsible for installing, configuring, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing production/manufacturing equipment. Inspection of equipment for proper functioning and performing preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer’s specifications. This position may require weekend and/or holiday work.The position is located in Austin, TX reporting to the Controls and Electrical Supervisor.Responsibilities: Actively solicit knowledge transfer from electrical & controls specialists. Maintain and repair mechanical/electrical systems, factory automation and robotics equipment as well as a wide array of manufacturing equipment and operational technologies (OT) networks. Assist and lead assigned activities associated with the control of packaging equipment. Lead complex technical clarifications and root cause analysis processes. Programming and installation of automation systems and interfacing with other factory control systems (Historians, PLC’s, HMI’s, robotics, VFD’s, servo drives and computers, etc.) Work with the controls and equipment engineering and production maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability while minimizing/eliminate downtime. Support the development of information systems tracking line efficiencies and equipment performance. Assist maintenance personnel in the replacement or repair of motors, drive units and all other packaging power and control components in a teaching capacity or independently as required. Respond to emergency requests for immediate repairs Troubleshoot using meters, laptop, schematics and manuals Perform corrective maintenance by searching for error codes inside of the electrical panel for electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase. Reenergize electrical circuits in compliance with standard operating procedures. Motivated to continuous improvement in the process to maintain optimum operation conditions and plant productivity Maintain ongoing professional development activities to enhance job performance Ensure all GMP, Quality and Health & Safety standards are upheld Other duties as assignedAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience: 5-10 years of experience in similar position required. Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, PLC ladder and script logic, electrical and mechanical systems. Ability to adapt and apply new technology and innovate procedures High level of analytical thinking, and brings successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-functional problems Technical leadership with an ability to provide guidance and share knowledge within the organizationExperience Level:Expert LevelAbout Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Full-time