Automated Controls Technician

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Position Summary:

Responsible for machine audits and complete disassembly and reassembly of packaging machinery. Disassembly may include parts cleaning and refinishing. Reassembly of packaging machinery may include machine assembly, electrical panel building, machine wiring, and powering-up, debugging, programming in all current Syntegon platforms and testing at the Syntegon Packaging Services location. Controls upgrades at customer sites may be necessary on occasion. Applicable packaging machinery includes Horizontal and Vertical wrappers, Feeders, Robots, Tray Formers, Tray Closers and Bag Closing equipment. This position will also serve as Site Coordinator and will organize support equipment, parts, and logistics.

Essential Functions:

• Interact, support and assist the product, project management, and sales departments with order review, design reviews, assembly, testing and final acceptance tests.
• Evaluate machines to determine what parts need to be replaced utilizing parts manuals.
• Disassemble machines and prepare parts for refinishing.
• Minor fabrication utilizing a Lathe, Mill, Drill Press, Sanders and Grinders.
• Assemble machines.
• Assemble and wire electrical panels.
• Wire machines once assembled.
• Power up, Debug and test machines.
• Controls platforms programming.
• Assist in development of future upgrades.
• Site coordination, sort and stock project parts, and support project manager with coordinating assembly resources.
• Work with vendors to obtain quotes for various projects.
• Maintain proficiency in control software (e.g. Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, and various Syntegon controls platforms) and machinery equipped with PLC's through vendor training and interaction with engineering personnel.
• Periodic travel to customer site to perform field upgrades and product support.
• Travel extensively (approximately 40% of the year) in North America as well as internationally, when needed which requires passport.
• Lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Work in tight quarters; on top and underneath equipment. Will stand, stoop and bend continuously (approx. 66% of the time).
• Submit to safety, background and drug / alcohol testing as required by customers.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Occasionally, when assigned, provide accountability as a site manager, directing the workload and tasks of Syntegon field technicians, assembly, and engineering personnel, Coordinate with customer and other contract/OEM site personnel.

Profil

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a minimum of a 2+ year technical degree in automated packaging or automated systems.
• Must have a minimum of 5+ years servicing or building automated packaging equipment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ladder logic as well as other machine control software and hardware.
• Demonstrated advanced mechanical, electrical and software skills.
• Ability to effectively use hand drills, hand tools, hoists and power tools.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and assembly drawings.
• Work to close tolerance.
• Ability to manage time and work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written.
• Strong computer skills, in particular MS Office.
• Excellent work habits, maintaining a clean and safe work space.
• Prior work experience in repair and maintenance of capital equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel, from production to engineers to management.
• Strong customer service focus.

Über uns

Syntegon is a leading global process and packaging technology provider.  Syntegon has been offering complete solutions for the pharmaceutical and food industries for over 50 years. More than 5,700 employees at 30 locations in more than 15 countries. The portfolio of intelligent and sustainable technologies includes stand-alone machines, as well as complete systems and services.

Welcome to Syntegon Technology Services! Our industry leading Aftermarket services include Spare parts provision, Equipment Modernizations and world class technical Field Services. Our courteous, knowledgeable and customer focused representatives set the bar for proactive customer support and relationship building, meeting and exceeding our customers expectation for parts provisioning. Our modernization services range from standard technical upgrades to complete machine rebuilds. They are always in line with current safety regulations and draw on cutting-edge technology. We assist Customers in producing new packaging formats on upgraded machinery and in maintaining their existing line layouts. Our experts support customers on-site and help them to achieve increased durability, higher efficiency and improved availability. Our Field Service technicians offer excellence in equipment knowledge, striving and providing favorable, effective and efficient outcomes. Ultimately, our holistic approach can lead to an extended lifespan of the customer’s equipment and a maximization of their profitability. Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? With us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Syntegon where Everyone Counts.

Additional Informations

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

NOTE: All official Syntegon job postings can be found at www.syntegon.com.  Successful candidates asked to participate in the hiring process should expect to speak to the hiring team by telephone and in person at one of our Syntegon office locations (Decatur, Oldsmar, Raleigh, New Richmond, Minneapolis and Allendale) prior to the job offer.