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Controls Engineer Technician

Founders Brewing Co.

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Grand Rapids, MI
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Job overview

Founders Brewing Co. seeks a Controls Engineer Technician to provide hands-on expertise in programming, electrical systems, operational technology, and controls for safe, efficient beer production. The role supports equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, system optimization, and the maintenance team’s technical capabilities in a 24/7 brewery environment. The posting seeks industrial maintenance or related technical education and experience, and notes that beer, beverage, bottling, or food manufacturing experience is a bonus.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PLC TroubleshootingPLC ProgrammingSystem IntegrationSystem OptimizationIndustrial TroubleshootingElectrical WiringPLC SystemsHand ToolsPower ToolsPrecision Measuring ToolsHMI ProgrammingRobotic ProgrammingVFD CommissioningVFD TroubleshootingPID TuningCommunicationElectrical Drawing InterpretationElectrical Drawing MaintenanceLadder WorkScaffold WorkLift WorkRoof Work

Qualifications

Industrial Maintenance ExperienceAssociate Degree in Related Technical FieldControl Systems ExperienceBeer or Beverage Manufacturing ExperienceBottling or Food Manufacturing Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

We are looking for 1st and 3rd Shift Team Members SUMMARY Provide operational expertise and hands-on troubleshooting in the areas of programming, electrical systems and equipment, operational technology, and controls to assist the Brewery Team in the safe and efficient production of World Class Beer in a 24/7 environment. Optimize safe electrical function of all current equipment, to maintain food safe quality production by performing the following duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. - Works with Maintenance Management to schedule and perform electrical related preventative maintenance, repairs and optimization. - Works with Brewery Teams to maintain, optimize and troubleshoot equipment to fulfill business demands. - Supports the growth of the maintenance department to build capability in electrical systems and technology understanding of the maintenance technicians - Support the documentation of historical data and work documentation within electronic maintenance work order system - Ability to assemble, install, trouble-shoot and maintain electrical or electronic wiring and equipment. - Maintains electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the county, state and federal levels. - Performs installation and maintenance work as part of a team of skilled trade workers. - Responsible for observing and following all company and OSHA related safety guidelines and programs - Professionally represent Founders at trade related events. - Some travel is required. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot, program, integrate and optimize existing systems and PLC's. - Industrial troubleshooting experience to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, PLC's and building wiring, using hand, power, and precision measuring tools. - Proficient in various PLC, HMI and Robotic programming - Experience in commissioning and troubleshooting VFD's and tuning PID's - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Self-starter with ability to support the goals and direction of the brewery maintenance team - Ability to read, interpret, and maintain electrical drawings. - Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, lifts and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring and equipment. - Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, on call and overtime. Education and/or Experience ** ** - Industrial Maintenance Technician with Electrical concentration with significant experience - Associates Degree in a related technical field with experience in control systems - Experience in beer, beverage, bottling and/or food manufacturing is a bonus Compensation & Benefits: - Competitive Hourly Range - Health, dental, vision, and other coverage for all employees starts date of hire. - 401(k) matching - Paid time off, volunteer time, and floating holidays - Employee Assistance Program - Paid sabbaticals with tenure - Paid parental leave for all employees

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