Controls Technician - Pregis : Job Details

Position: Controls Technician

Pay: $45+/hour

Location: Carol Stream, IL / Elgin, IL

Reason for opening: Growth / New Facility

Other: Role is eligible for overtime and a sign-on bonus

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

Documents and implements system PLC, HMI, and Motion Control changes. Designs new or modifies existing systems and reports. Provides controls engineering support for all system users.

SPECIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES NEEDED:

• Solid knowledge of HMI and SCADA design, InteractX experience a plus.
• Ability to make decisions for electrical component selection and functional layout/design.
• Electrical design of control panels and interconnectivity.
• Electrical schematics design and layout.
• Some understanding of servo motion control, especially web handling.
• Experience creating HMI applications from conception to implementation.
• Experience creating PLC logic from conception to implementation.
• Knowledge and experience in creating database structures, triggers, queries, and stored procedures.
• Ability to learn new technologies.
• Requires superior interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with employees, staff, management, etc.
• Must possess superior organizational skills and be able to prioritize and work simultaneously on several projects.
• Ability to operate within a team atmosphere.
• Ability to shift priorities frequently and effectively perform under pressure.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Some travel may be required (approximately 0-5%).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 60% - Design, modify, test, and troubleshoot new and existing systems including HMI and PLC software and electrical layout and documentation.
• 20% - Document and develop new applications from the beginning of the development lifecycle through implementation.
• 10% - Create documentation of existing systems.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned subject to reasonable accommodations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university and/or 3 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in HMI, PLC, and Motion Control programming. Candidates with extensive converting or web handling experience are preferred.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.

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