Student Job Opportunity

Job Title

Controls Technician

Open Dates

03-04-2019 to 03-30-2019

Job Type

Full Time

Employer

Macawber Engineering Inc.

Description

Macawber Engineering Inc ., an industrial equipment manufacturer with 40 years in business, is looking for a Controls Technician to design, edit, modify, troubleshoot and commission/service control systems related to custom-made pneumatic conveying systems. The duties are a mix of travel (approximately 15%) and in-house controls design and other duties (approximately 85%).

You must have:

Experience and strong interest in programmable logic controllers and electrical aspects of equipment operation with excellent attention to detail and communication skills and a desire to serve customers. You need to be able to work independently in an office environment as well as in diverse situations in the field with the ability and drive to achieve results. You need to enjoy being a member of a small company that offers a variety of challenges and responsibilities and a team where you can make a difference. You must be likable, with a strong work ethic and sense of responsibility.

In return we offers:

Competitive salary

95% paid medical insurance

Generous PTO policy

Travel allowance (costs associated with travel will be covered)

A position with wide-ranging tasks and opportunities for development and involvement

Your duties will be to:

·         Design, edit and modify customer specific control systems (pneumatic and electric).

·         Create and modifies programs for programmable logic controllers. Typical program includes 5-10 I/Os.

·         Prepare operating sequences and electro-pneumatic drawings.

·         Source and specifies controls related components.

·         Prepare bill of materials related to control systems.

·         Install and troubleshoots instrumentation and programmable logic controllers.

·         Support equipment site commissioning and equipment service.

·         Provide customer service, machine maintenance and general support to customers.

·         Prepare documentation and reports related to controls and field service.

·         Carry out equipment functional testing.

·         Make recommendations to improve controls and control processes.

·         Support sales in specifying controls for custom specific contracts.

Position qualification:

2 year technical degree in electrical technology or equivalent plus 3 years of experience working with PLCs, controls, logic circuits, pneumatic and electrical equipment.

·         Knowledge of programmable logic controllers. Most commonly Allen Bradley MicroLogix. Experience with ControlLogix, CompactLogix and SLC500 an advantage.

·         Knowledge and understanding of programming, editing and troubleshooting controls processes and the equipment used to control processes.

·         Proven ability to understand and interpret electrical and pneumatic wiring diagrams and related technical documentation.

·         Ability to draw wiring diagrams and electro-pneumatic drawings using AutoCAD.

·         Basic mechanical understanding and capability.

·         Proficient computer skills (AutoCAD, MS Office).

·         Full, clean driving license

Macawber Engineering Inc. is an equal employment opportunity company and is a certified ISO 9001 company.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Questions

You have requested that Indeed ask candidates the following questions:

·         How many years of PLC/controls experience do you have?

Job Location

1829 Clydesdale Street
Maryville , TN 37801
Phone: 865.984.5286