
Systems Control Tech
- Maplewood, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Know and apply the operating principles, purpose, proper application and design limitations of primary sensing elements, control circuitry, and final control devices used in closed loop and open loop industrial process control systems. This includes electronic, digital, analog, pneumatic, and mechanical methods of signal generating, conditioning, transmitting, and recording.
- Read and work to the indicated accuracy, specifications, and tolerances as detailed on engineering drawings, machine assembly prints, machine construction prints, blueprints, sketches, equipment manuals, process flow diagrams, and vendor diagrams.
- Set up, operate and read precision testing and measuring instruments to the instrument manufacturer’s specifications of accuracy. Precision testing and measuring instruments include devices such as ampmeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, dead weight testers, potentiometers, thermometers, velometers, scales, tachometers, strobe lights, hydrometers, gages, and recorders.
- Work from both written and verbal instructions. Effectively use the computer software designated by Plant Engineering. Work with cross functional teams, including engineering groups, manufacturing groups, vendors, etc. Contact vendors and fill out purchase requisitions to order parts as needed.
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, modify, calibrate, and make adjustments to complete systems, system components, and circuits used in the measurement and control of current, voltage, temperature, humidity, speed, vacuum, pressure, level, weight, velocity, tension, flow, time, frequency, thickness, viscosity, and density.
- Two (2) year Electronics Technology Degree (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
- OR Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in installation, testing, repairing, modification, and programming of industrial process control system/instrumentation as well as the communication links between the systems.
- Ability to pass pre-employment skilled trades test battery
- Possess a current and valid Driver’s License
- Programmable controllers, AC&DC drive controls. Pneumatic, analog and digital electronics, including computer/microprocessor-based control systems.
- Field instrumentation including process sensors and control devices.
- Skill in operation and use of hand tools, wrenches, air and electric powered hand tools, and machine tools and a variety of testing equipment; reading and interpreting measuring systems; operating shop equipment; troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
- Experience in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of intelligent fire alarm and life safety systems, enterprise level access control systems, security CCTV systems, and campus level intercom systems. Be able to integrate the above. A basic background in networking devices.
- Candidates must be trained and experienced in a variety of mechanical and electronic testing and repair. Experience in measurement of current, voltage, temperature, humidity, speed, pressure, level sensing, weight, velocity, tension, and flow. A combination of education in electronics, job-related experience and/or military electronics training will be considered in meeting these requirements.
- The starting rate of pay for this position is $45.75. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: