Electro- mechanical Technician

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Job Description 

Our standard and custom high-speed automated packaging equipment enables our customers to excel in highly competitive food and pharmaceutical industries. We thrive for developing, adopting and enhancing our portfolio to lead the industries with new innovative technologies and solutions. The Electro-Mechanical Technician is an integral role in Syntegon’s success in leading the world’s packaging machinery market. 

The Technician is responsible for building, commissioning, testing and presenting our machines and systems on specific customer applications, using our Engineer to Order documentation, drawings, and schematics as well as other relevant project information. This is a fast pace, dynamic, and team centric work environment that requires self-motivation and independence paired with empowerment to be impactful for the organization and to meet our customer’s high expectations.    

Efficiently building and modifying mechanical assemblies per the bill of material and assembly 

           drawings while using hand and power tools 

     •     Efficiently wiring machines, panels and control circuitry (up to 575 Volts), adding       electrical components based on project layouts and wiring diagrams (per NFPA 79) 

     •     Positioning and leveling system equipment, integrating and interfacing 3rd party functionalities into the packaging lines 

     •     Up/down loading software, flashing Firmware,  performing I/O checks 

     •     Troubleshooting and problem-solving live power and control circuitry issues 

     •     Setting up parameters and recipes, testing and debugging the equipment and application while adjusting assemblies and editing software code 

     •     Conducting a successful customer factory acceptance test while demonstrating and training customers on equipment operations and equipment functionality 

     •     Observing all safety regulations, making sure of wearing and using proper protective wear and tools, informing supervisor of any safety issues or hazards 

     •     Learn product usage and application through system testing 

     •     Test and debug electrical components of machines 

  

  

Qualifications 

Basic Requirements: 

2 years Technical Degree and/or technical certification or 3+ year related experience. 

3 years experience in building automated capital equipment or machinery. 

Preferred qualifications: 

Degree preferred in Packaging, Automation, or Mechatronics 

Able to lift up to 30 lbs. (above 30 lbs. with assistance) and work in any position for an extended period of time 

Able to work with moving parts and mechanical hazards 

Able to work from elevated heights 

Able to repetitively use arms, hands, and fingers 

Passionate and self-motivated 

Self-organized and priority task oriented, including maintaining a 6S work environment 

Able to work efficiently in order to meet project and department objectives while utilizing best practice methods 

Able to continuously improve and problem solve the working processes and work environment 

Team oriented with excellent communication skills, fostering team work and building a customer relationship 

Experience in building capital equipment including industrial motion controls systems (e.g. Rockwell Automation, Beckhoff Automation, Software & Hardware 

Must be PC literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office 

The welfare of our employees’ matters to us. Therefore, Syntegon offers a generous and attractive benefits package that meets our employees’ needs.