Teijin Automotive Technologies is the world leader in the compounding and manufacturing of lightweight composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry leading benefits. Called BENEfits4U, our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Controls Technician for our Huntington, IN Plant. Be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing control systems and automation equipment to ensure the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background in control systems, instrumentation, and troubleshooting, with a focus on delivering reliable and efficient solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of control systems, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to diagnose and address control system malfunctions, electrical issues, and equipment failures.
- Test and calibrate instrumentation devices, sensors, and controllers to maintain accurate and consistent process measurements.
- Assist in the installation, commissioning, and startup of new control systems and automation equipment.
- Conduct preventive maintenance tasks on control systems and associated components to prevent unexpected failures.
- Monitor control system performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
- Maintain accurate documentation of control system configurations, changes, and maintenance activities.
- Support production and operations teams in troubleshooting and resolving control-related issues.
- Provide training and technical support to maintenance and operations personnel on control system usage and troubleshooting.
- Stay updated on industry advancements and emerging technologies related to control systems and automation.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, or a related field.
- Proven experience as an Automation Technician or similar role in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) and HMI/SCADA systems.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.).
- Experience with troubleshooting control system issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions.
- Knowledge of instrumentation devices, sensors, actuators, and motor controls.
- Basic understanding of mechanical and pneumatic systems is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Willingness to work on-call and during off hours as needed
If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, Teijin Automotive Technologies is the place for you!
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What We Do
Teijin Automotive Technologies combines the global expertise of Continental Structural Plastics, CSP Victall, Inapal, Benet Automotive and Teijin Automotive Center Europe to create a powerhouse of vehicle lightweighting, design and engineering expertise.
We are a proven manufacturer of highly-engineered products for dynamic market segments, including automotive, heavy truck, marine and recreational vehicles. Our global manufacturing and compounding footprint enables us to supply consistent materials and components to customers across North America, Europe and Asia – a capability no other composite manufacturer can provide.
Our advanced engineering team understands composite materials better than any other team in the industry. We develop proprietary composite formulations, produce them, and see them through the manufacturing process to meet the design and regulatory needs of our customers all over the world. Today, we are using this vast knowledge of composites to explore a variety of options, including multi-material approaches, that reduce weight while meeting rigorous design and crash test specifications.
