Amcor
Manufacturing
EngineeringControlsTechnician–NightShift
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Engineering Controls Technician – Night Shift at Amcor. Skills: Industrial automation, Electrical troubleshooting, PLC systems, Robotics. Install electrical systems. Install automation systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Minimize machine downtime; Improve equipment reliability; Maintain PM completion rates; Support scrap reduction; Support process stability; Maintain safe work practices; Contribute to continuous improvement
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
Lift up to 35 pounds, Stand for extended periods, Bend for extended periods, Kneel for extended periods, Climb ladders, Work in industrial environments, Work around heat, Work around noise, Work around hydraulic systems, Work around moving machinery, Work flexible hours, Work overtime, Work weekends, On-call support
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years industrial controls experience, 3+ years automation experience, Ability to troubleshoot using multimeters, Ability to troubleshoot using megohmmeters, Ability to troubleshoot using oscilloscopes, Ability to troubleshoot using industrial diagnostic software, Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, Familiarity with Yaskawa PLC platforms, Familiarity with Beckhoff PLC platforms, Understanding of industrial safety systems, Understanding of machine guarding requirements
Nice to Have
Technical degree in Industrial Automation, Technical degree in Electrical Technology, Technical degree in Mechatronics, Technical degree in Controls Engineering Technology, Certification in Industrial Automation, Certification in Electrical Technology, Certification in Mechatronics, Certification in Controls Engineering Technology, Experience in injection molding environment, Husky molding equipment experience, Krauss Maffei molding equipment experience, Battenfeld molding equipment experience, Robotics experience with Fanuc, SCADA experience, Plant monitoring systems experience, Predictive maintenance experience, Thermography experience, Vibration analysis experience, NFPA 70E training, Industrial electrical certification
What You'll Do.
Install electrical systems
Install automation systems
Install robotics systems
Install process control systems
Troubleshoot electrical failures
Troubleshoot PLC failures
Troubleshoot HMI failures
Troubleshoot robotics failures
Troubleshoot control system failures
Maintain injection molding machines
Maintain thermolators
Maintain auxiliary systems
Read electrical schematics
Interpret ladder logic
Interpret P&ID drawings
Interpret mechanical drawings
Diagnose machine communication issues
Maintain servo drives
Maintain temperature controllers
Maintain safety circuits
Maintain vision systems
Support robotic systems
Perform preventive maintenance
Perform predictive maintenance
Assist process engineers
Assist maintenance teams
Identify root causes of downtime
Implement corrective actions
Maintain maintenance records
Ensure OSHA compliance
Ensure NFPA 70E compliance
Ensure lockout/tagout compliance
Ensure plant safety standards
Assist with capital projects
Assist with equipment installations
Assist with automation upgrades
Participate in continuous improvement
Participate in reliability initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Process Technicians; Maintenance Technicians; Production Supervisors; Tooling Engineers; Automation Engineers; Quality Department
Full Job Description
# **Job Description** _**Engineering Controls Technician – Night Shift**_ Position Summary The Engineering Controls Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving electrical, automation, robotics, and process control systems within an injection molding manufacturing environment. This role supports production uptime, equipment reliability, process consistency, and continuous improvement initiatives by maintaining molding machines, auxiliary equipment, PLC systems, robotics, and industrial control systems. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on industrial electrical and automation experience, understands injection molding processes, and can work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. _**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**_ · Troubleshoot and repair electrical, PLC, HMI, robotics, and control system failures on injection molding equipment. · Support and maintain injection molding machines, robots, conveyors, dryers, chillers, grinders, thermolators, and auxiliary systems. · Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&ID drawings, and mechanical drawings. · Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs. · Diagnose machine communication issues involving Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, Modbus, and servo systems. · Maintain and troubleshoot VFDs, servo drives, temperature controllers, safety circuits, sensors, and vision systems. · Support robotic systems used in injection molding cells. · Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities. · Assist process engineers and maintenance teams with machine optimization and cycle time improvements. · Identify root causes of downtime events and implement corrective actions. · Support mold setup and startup activities when needed. · Maintain accurate maintenance records within CMMS systems. · Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and plant safety standards. · Assist with capital projects, equipment installations, and automation u
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