Engineering Technician, Controls

at  Hollister incorporated

SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to contribute to the profitability, continuity and growth of Hollister Inc, by assisting in the continued development and support of the manufacturing processes in the Ballina plant. The main focus of this position will be to work, under the guidance of the Electrical/Controls Engineer in the area of design, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance of the electrical & control systems in the plant.

LENGTH OF EXPERIENCE

Minimum 4 years experience working in a Controls/PLC manufacturing environment

SPECIALIZED SKILLS/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Solid understanding of PLC systems and programming
• Networking of computers and machines
• Pneumatic systems and schematics
• Electrical drawings / CAD
• Vision systems

• Process Support :- the position will provide specialized technical support in the day-to-day operation of the assigned manufacturing processes, specifically supporting the various control systems. This work will involve troubleshooting problems encountered in the daily operation of the equipment.
• Process Improvements: - the position will identify and implement areas of process improvement, in line with Lean TPI initiatives. The position will lead small teams in achieving these improvements. The role will also provide relevant specialized support for the implementation of machine upgrades performed by Project Engineering.
• Support introduction of new equipment: - the position will liase with Project Engineering and support the implementation of new manufacturing equipment, specifically in the area of Electrical and Controls.
• Support introduction of new products: the position will support the introduction of new products in the assigned area.
• Training: both provide and receive necessary training in order to perform required responsibilities
• Maintenance: provide technical support to maintenance staff to ensure that equipment is properly maintained from a controls perspective
• Safety review – ensure design & implementation of any process change is in compliance with safety standards
• Environmental standards – ensure any work performed adheres to the environmental standards subscribed to by the plant (ISO 14001)