Controls Technician

SYNTEGON

$83K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or 2+ years vocational training and 2+ years direct work experience with Bosch/Syntegon equipment.
  • 5+ years in the Packaging industry with expertise in PLC motion control software and hardware.
  • Physical ability to work in tight spaces, including standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs regularly.
  • Willingness to travel up to 80% domestically and internationally with proximity to a major airport.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional 2nd or 3rd shifts if required.
  • Compliance with safety, background, and drug/alcohol testing standards.
  • Proximity to a specific geographic area may be necessary for customer needs.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct field service repairs, training, and installations as scheduled.
  • Maintain proficiency in control software and machinery through ongoing training.
  • Support sales and engineering teams with equipment needs and modifications.
  • Provide updates and modifications to control software at customer sites.
  • Train internal staff and customers on operation and safety of equipment.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction and technical service excellence.
  • Collaborate with project teams on the testing and acceptance of machinery.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance from day one including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
  • 401(k) with a company match to support your retirement.
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance, plus life insurance.
  • Education assistance program for ongoing learning and development.
  • Generous paid time off to promote work-life balance.
  • Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for the installation, testing, analyzing, maintaining, repairing and training of Syntegon packaging equipment and associated products at customer sites, with primary emphasis on supporting various control platforms. Primary focus is to provide customers with excellent technical customer service and ensure complete satisfaction. This position has a direct and significant impact on maintaining our customer base as well as growing new business for Syntegon Technology Services.
  • Provide field service repairs, training and installations as scheduled by Field Service department.
  • Maintain proficiency in control software (e.g. Allen Bradley, various Syntegon controls platforms) and machinery equipped with PLC's through vendor training and interaction with engineering personnel
  • Interact, support and assist the Product, Project and Sales departments with order review, design reviews, assembly, testing and final acceptance tests to become proficient with the control packages interface and integrity.
  • Partner with Sales Managers / Project Managers on customer equipment needs and concerns and / or updates.
  • Provide updates and modifications to machine control software at customer sites and training customers on use and maintenance of equipment.
  • Train customers, internal technical personnel and sales support staff on proper operation, maintenance and safety rules of Syntegon packaging equipment, specifically on electronic controls and robotics.


Qualifications

Basic Requirements
  • Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or have 2+ years of vocational training and 2+ years of direct work experience with at least one Bosch/Syntegon model Wrapper, Robot, or Carton erector/loader/closer
  • 5+ years in the Packaging industry designing, installing and trouble-shooting PLC motion control software and hardware including experience in repair/maintenance of capital equipment or electronics such as servo drives, HMI's and programmable controllers.
  • Work in tight quarters; on top of and underneath equipment. Stand, stoop, kneel and bend continuously while working on equipment (66% of the time).
  • Lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
  • May require occassional 2nd or 3rd shift work based on customer needs.
  • Submit to safety, background and drug/alcohol testing as required by customers and wear personal protective equipment as necessary.
  • Travel up to 80% domestically and internationally which requires nearby proximity (within 50 miles) to a major metropolitan airport and may require residence in a specific geographic area to better serve a specific customer base. Due to business needs, approval will be required, post-hire, if an associate wishes to relocate.


Additional Information

The compensation for this role can start from $40/hour plus over time and increase depending out the factors outlined below.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

The welfare of our employees' matters to us. Therefore, Syntegon offers a generous and attractive benefits package that meets our employees' needs.
  • Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription from day one)
  • 401(k) with generous Company Match
  • Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program


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)

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