Engineering Technician

Position: Engineering TechnicianClient: Food and Beverages IndustryDuration: 3 - Month temp (Possible to Extend)Location: Columbia Maryland USA 21046Shift: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm (Mon to Fri)Description:PLC CONTROLS TECHNICIANPosition is responsible for programming, repairing, and maintaining programmable logic controller (PLC) systems used within automated warehouse facilities. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. May support repairs and installations for other advanced production/manufacturing equipment. May mentor and provide support to less experienced technicians. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes more complicated repairs or adjustments as needed. This position requires continuous work near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals. The position requires frequent lifting, climbing, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, bending and kneeling. The position may require weekend and/or holiday work.PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Perform preventative maintenance on PLC systemsProgram or perform repairs on PLC systemsPerform preventative maintenance or repairs on more advanced production equipment as neededPerform breakdown analysisOversee or perform general housekeepingUpgrade production lines with new/upgraded equipment/technologyDirect activities of outside contractorsEnforce GMP, safety, and audit standardsWork independently under limited supervision (self-management)Documentation of work schedule and work tasks completedOther duties as assignedBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:18 years or olderPass the drug test; Pass the background checkPass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areasExperience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays).Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting)Experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.).Experience programming, troubleshooting, editing, etc. Allen Bradley ControlLogix series PLCExperience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).Experience with schematics (e.g., electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, relays).Experience with troubleshooting (e.g., diagnostics, problem solving, etc.).Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings).Experience with pneumatics (solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, reading, troubleshooting).Experience working in team-based environments (working together with others).