Summary:
Porex is looking for a PLC Controls Engineering Technician who is a passionate individual, that demonstrates initiative, can work independently, takes ownership for project work, and exhibits a high level of integrity. Additionally, the Process Controls Engineer should have creative problem-solving skills and patience to evaluate and troubleshoot process and control system performance.
 
About the Role:
Electrical Design and Troubleshooting.
Support installation of new equipment for expansion to ensure projects are completed successfully, within budget, and on-time. 
Share best practices and implement standard procedures as a member of the plant-site team.
Create and standardize manufacturing work instructions for repairing and operating equipment and provide hands-on support to troubleshoot and repair machine breakdowns. 
Assist in the development and implementation of improved methods of manufacturing, procedures, and processes that result in improved efficiencies, yields, machine operations, and quality. 
Designing or redesigning electrical schematics, PLC, robotics, and other systems as needed. 
 
DC, AC, advanced electricity, and troubleshooting analog and digital electronics.
Design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automation systems.
 
Core Competencies:
Ability to read and understand schematics, blueprints, and diagrams to find the sequence and method of assembly of a piece of equipment, machine, or part.
A thorough component level understanding of electrical devices used in manufacturing
Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems and communicate technical solutions for any control system challenges.
Machine tooling skills. 
Familiar with automation and controls industry standards and support contacts.
Strong interpersonal, listening, questioning, and communication skills (written and oral).
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously with varying scope and effectively. prioritize workload to ensure deliverables are met.
Strong work ethic, ability to learn hands-on, attention to detail.
Benefits and Pay:
Family leave
Health and wellness benefits
Health insurance
Annual bonus
Training and development opportunities
Inclusive and engaged workplace culture
 
Skills and Experience:
Three (3) plus years’ experience in a machine design and/or manufacturing environment.
Proven experience with PLC Programming (Allen Bradley/Siemens preferred), hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and engineering.
Previous experience with Lean a plus.
Mechanical design experience a plus.
Design & implement new automated systems.
Troubleshoot automated processes.
Upgraded existing process controls packages.
 
Education:

• Electro-Mechanical Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree, similar degree/certification, or relevant functional experience required.
• Bachelor of Science, a plus.

 
Porex is part of Filtration Group. Filtration Group is a global market-leading provider of filtration consumables that drives innovation and delivers solutions across a broad spectrum of applications and end-markets, with a focus on life sciences, indoor air quality and industrial technologies. 
With a global workforce of nearly 10,000 dedicated team members and a footprint that spans 27 countries, we are committed to partnering closely with our customers to further our mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive.
Cultivating Talent and building strong Teams are critical to our success. We know that fulfilling our mission is only possible when we foster an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust, in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action. Join us as we build a truly remarkable company that will long outlast us!
 
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced to communicate the way this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Filtration Group will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.
 
Filtration Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all team members, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We believe the work we do and the mission we spread is at it’s best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.