Controls Field Service Technician/Engineer – Envelope Machine Adjuster

Summary

Barry-Wehmiller is a global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. The Controls Field Service Technician/Engineer performs electrical and controls field service work on envelope converting equipment, including installation, startup, troubleshooting, and customer training. The role also provides technical support, diagnoses equipment issues, documents solutions, and supports continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work from assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, machine manuals, technical procedures, and specifications to install envelope converting machines – including PLC panels, servo drives, VFDs, sensors and vision/registration systems on die-cutting, gumming, folding and seam-forming sections
• Setup and operate envelope converting equipment to produce customer products. Instruct operators in setup and operating procedures, and provide technical and practical answers to customer questions or problems
• Perform routine and emergency breakdown electrical service on company envelope converting equipment. Determine the root cause of problems and prepare reports documenting findings and solutions
• Assist installation coordinator with pre- and post- installation meetings and audits at customer facilities, including assessing manpower needs
• Report quality issues and take corrective action to prevent reoccurrence
• Act as liaison between customer and company, maintaining positive customer relationships
• Prepare and submit reports as required
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to less experienced personnel
• Work in a team of field service team members, contractors and/or customer personnel through the project stages
• Create and sustain a safety environment that promotes a safety mindset, embraces training and adherence to safety policies and procedures, and encourages awareness and correction of safety hazards
• Ensure that work areas and equipment are maintained in clean and orderly condition and all safety regulations are observed; report and correct any unsafe work practices or conditions immediately
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• An Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electro-Mechanical Technology or a related field is required
• 18 years old at the time of hire to operate equipment
• A strong electrical and controls skill set – including PLC and servo drive troubleshooting, motor and VFD diagnostics, schematic and wiring diagram reading, and sensor/vision-system calibration – is required to complete a variety of work in this position
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time
• Bend, squat, climb, grasp, reach, lift or otherwise move about frequently and for extended periods of time
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. frequently, or more occasionally
• Walk, stand or otherwise move about continuously
• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection
• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer
• May travel by air or car frequently
• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology is preferred
• Knowledge of basic web handling and industrial experience, with focus in envelope converting controls – including registration and tension control, print-mark/vision sensing, and PLC-driven die-cutting, gumming, folding and window-patching sections – is a plus
• Experience as an envelope machine adjuster, electrician, or controls technician on die-cutting, folding, gumming, or seam-forming equipment is preferred
• Knowledge of Rockwell or Bosch PLC platforms is highly recommended
• Familiarity with Indramat or Rockwell servo control systems

Qualifications

Must Haves

• An Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electro-Mechanical Technology or a related field is required
• 18 years old at the time of hire to operate equipment
• A strong electrical and controls skill set – including PLC and servo drive troubleshooting, motor and VFD diagnostics, schematic and wiring diagram reading, and sensor/vision-system calibration – is required to complete a variety of work in this position
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time
• Bend, squat, climb, grasp, reach, lift or otherwise move about frequently and for extended periods of time
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. frequently, or more occasionally
• Walk, stand or otherwise move about continuously
• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection
• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer
• May travel by air or car frequently

Nice to Haves

• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology is preferred
• Knowledge of basic web handling and industrial experience, with focus in envelope converting controls – including registration and tension control, print-mark/vision sensing, and PLC-driven die-cutting, gumming, folding and window-patching sections – is a plus
• Experience as an envelope machine adjuster, electrician, or controls technician on die-cutting, folding, gumming, or seam-forming equipment is preferred
• Knowledge of Rockwell or Bosch PLC platforms is highly recommended
• Familiarity with Indramat or Rockwell servo control systems

Benefits

• Remote work (#LI-Remote)