Equipment Engineering/Controls Technician

Trans-Tech is the leading designer and manufacturer of RF and microwave components that help our world communicate, discover, create, protect, explore, and more. We supply advanced materials, ferrites and magnetic materials, dielectrics, ceramic bandpass filters, coaxial resonators, and coaxial inductors. Equipment Engineering/Controls Technician Primary Responsibilities: The technician will perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process. This includes dismantling, adjusting, repairing, and assembling equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, rough sketches, or drawings. Will use test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts. Will rebuild manufacturing equipment as required. May perform equipment modifications as directed by manufacturing engineers. Primary work is to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, maintain OEM and Customized heat-treating furnaces, kilns and ovens to support the manufacturing processes. Work Schedule: First Shift Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Opportunity to move to off shift as suited Job Requirements include: - Capable of working in ambient temperatures of 85-110 degrees F environment, changing motors, motor drives, heating elements, thermocouples, temperature controllers, etc. - Using ladders and steps and lifting up to 50 lbs. - Understanding of PLCs integrated to HMI control of temperature and automation - Knowledge and hands-on experience using VOM to check voltage, amperage and resistance of AC/DC circuits. Diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve interruptions of electro-mechanical primary and sub-systems on manufacturing equipment. Including pneumatic, hydraulic, process gases, mechanical and electronic motion components - Ability to comprehend electrical schematics and OEM manuals. Intuitive understanding of process sequences to isolate and repair problems in production machinery. - Ability to understand and troubleshoot silicon-controlled rectifiers,Watlow, Omega, Eurotherm for temperature controlling. Understanding and use of Thin Manager architecture for monitoring of furnace/kiln temperature control and motion automation. - Working with a group of technicians to assist and be assisted in resolving production equipment interruptions that occur on temperature-controlled equipment, i.e. kilns, furnaces, ovens. Capable of working with team and independently as time and urgency permits. - Adapting to control software changes, new technology, new software, and new procedures. - Performing rudimentary and complex preventive maintenanceon scheduled cycles. - Record keeping, written and verbal communication skills - Weekly Rotating call-ins to respond to off-shift occurrences after hours and on weekends. Preferred Skills: - Technical School Training, Military or Electrical Engineering Technology Training - AC and DC Electrical, Pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting experience. - Experience using PLC software, such as Allen Bradley 500 or 5000. - SCADA Thin Manager, Inductive Automation, Active Factory, Ignition, Customized, etc. - Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Access Benefits include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision - Option to participate in 401(k) plan with safe harbor match - Company-paid Life Insurance - Vacation and sick leave - Paid holidays Trans-Tech is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, s