Job Description
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent education, college degree
Two to five years’ experience in manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Good computer skills/communication skills
Above average structured problem-solving techniques and documentation skills
A team player who is results driven, able to work under pressure, has strong leadership skills, high energy, strong organizational skills, is empathetic and able to deal with issues in an open, honest manner
Must be willing and able to work any shift
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
Stand in place for long periods of time and use dexterity of hands to handle and feel materials
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move more weight with the safety assistance of another employee
Noise levels in the work environment are usually loud, requiring hearing protection
Responsibilities
This position will lead new controls/plant automation projects, champion Best Methods teams, and standardization processes
It will also provide support to all areas (Engineering – advanced, program, or development, Manufacturing, Commercial, Quality, etc.) where controls engineering expertise is required, including launch support and customer initiatives
Contribute to and/or lead Advanced Engineering projects to develop new and/or improved processes and innovations to provide value for Tenneco
Support Operations by troubleshooting, maintaining, and programming Plant Automation
Fulfill EMSEC Technician role by championing and supporting Tenneco Machine Safety Standard policies and procedures
Complete TMSS machine risk assessments per the TMSS guidelines and templates
Create software requirements documentation, contribute to software peer reviews, conduct software unit testing and participate in software validation requirements definition
Attend training sessions, seminars, and conferences to expand job knowledge and skills and network with professional colleagues, suppliers, and customers
Responsible for programming and designing PLC controls for new equipment
Project Management on new automation projects
Perform and lead new product analysis and predictive tools and evaluation techniques
Develop and maintain requirements books and best practices library, yielding work instructions, design guidelines, process flows, and standardization techniques
Data collection from Plant Automation
Ability to travel in support of job functions
Overtime as required/requested
This list may not be all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Job description
JOB TITLE: Controls Technician
JOB CODE:
JOB LEVEL: Hourly
FUNCTION: Engineering
SUBFUNCTION: Manufacturing
REPORTS TO: Engineering Supervisor/ Engineering Manager
JOB SUMMARY:
This position will lead new controls/plant automation projects, champion Best Methods teams, and standardization processes. It will also provide support to all areas (Engineering – advanced, program, or development, Manufacturing, Commercial, Quality, etc.) where controls engineering expertise is required, including launch support and customer initiatives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Contribute to and/or lead Advanced Engineering projects to develop new and/or improved processes and innovations to provide value for Tenneco.
• Support Operations by troubleshooting, maintaining, and programming Plant Automation.
• Fulfill EMSEC Technician role by championing and supporting Tenneco Machine Safety Standard policies and procedures.
• Complete TMSS machine risk assessments per the TMSS guidelines and templates.
• Create software requirements documentation, contribute to software peer reviews, conduct software unit testing and participate in software validation requirements definition.
• Attend training sessions, seminars, and conferences to expand job knowledge and skills and network with professional colleagues, suppliers, and customers.
• Responsible for programming and designing PLC controls for new equipment.
• Project Management on new automation projects.
• Perform and lead new product analysis and predictive tools and evaluation techniques.
• Develop and maintain requirements books and best practices library, yielding work instructions, design guidelines, process flows, and standardization techniques.
• Data collection from Plant Automation
• Ability to travel in support of job functions.
• Overtime as required/requested.
• This list may not be all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• High School diploma or equivalent education, college degree.
• Two to five years’ experience in manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good computer skills/communication skills
• Above average structured problem-solving techniques and documentation skills
• A team player who is results driven, able to work under pressure, has strong leadership skills, high energy, strong organizational skills, is empathetic and able to deal with issues in an open, honest manner.
• Must be willing and able to work any shift.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
• Stand in place for long periods of time and use dexterity of hands to handle and feel materials.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move more weight with the safety assistance of another employee.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Temperatures will vary in the factory (hot to cold).
• Noise levels in the work environment are usually loud, requiring hearing protection.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
High School diploma or equivalent education, college degree
Two to five years’ experience in manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Good computer skills/communication skills
Above average structured problem-solving techniques and documentation skills
A team player who is results driven, able to work under pressure, has strong leadership skills, high energy, strong organizational skills, is empathetic and able to deal with issues in an open, honest manner
Must be willing and able to work any shift
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
Stand in place for long periods of time and use dexterity of hands to handle and feel materials
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move more weight with the safety assistance of another employee
Noise levels in the work environment are usually loud, requiring hearing protection
Responsibilities
This position will lead new controls/plant automation projects, champion Best Methods teams, and standardization processes
It will also provide support to all areas (Engineering – advanced, program, or development, Manufacturing, Commercial, Quality, etc.) where controls engineering expertise is required, including launch support and customer initiatives
Contribute to and/or lead Advanced Engineering projects to develop new and/or improved processes and innovations to provide value for Tenneco
Support Operations by troubleshooting, maintaining, and programming Plant Automation
Fulfill EMSEC Technician role by championing and supporting Tenneco Machine Safety Standard policies and procedures
Complete TMSS machine risk assessments per the TMSS guidelines and templates
Create software requirements documentation, contribute to software peer reviews, conduct software unit testing and participate in software validation requirements definition
Attend training sessions, seminars, and conferences to expand job knowledge and skills and network with professional colleagues, suppliers, and customers
Responsible for programming and designing PLC controls for new equipment
Project Management on new automation projects
Perform and lead new product analysis and predictive tools and evaluation techniques
Develop and maintain requirements books and best practices library, yielding work instructions, design guidelines, process flows, and standardization techniques
Data collection from Plant Automation
Ability to travel in support of job functions
Overtime as required/requested
This list may not be all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Job description
JOB TITLE: Controls Technician
JOB CODE:
JOB LEVEL: Hourly
FUNCTION: Engineering
SUBFUNCTION: Manufacturing
REPORTS TO: Engineering Supervisor/ Engineering Manager
JOB SUMMARY:
This position will lead new controls/plant automation projects, champion Best Methods teams, and standardization processes. It will also provide support to all areas (Engineering – advanced, program, or development, Manufacturing, Commercial, Quality, etc.) where controls engineering expertise is required, including launch support and customer initiatives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Contribute to and/or lead Advanced Engineering projects to develop new and/or improved processes and innovations to provide value for Tenneco.
• Support Operations by troubleshooting, maintaining, and programming Plant Automation.
• Fulfill EMSEC Technician role by championing and supporting Tenneco Machine Safety Standard policies and procedures.
• Complete TMSS machine risk assessments per the TMSS guidelines and templates.
• Create software requirements documentation, contribute to software peer reviews, conduct software unit testing and participate in software validation requirements definition.
• Attend training sessions, seminars, and conferences to expand job knowledge and skills and network with professional colleagues, suppliers, and customers.
• Responsible for programming and designing PLC controls for new equipment.
• Project Management on new automation projects.
• Perform and lead new product analysis and predictive tools and evaluation techniques.
• Develop and maintain requirements books and best practices library, yielding work instructions, design guidelines, process flows, and standardization techniques.
• Data collection from Plant Automation
• Ability to travel in support of job functions.
• Overtime as required/requested.
• This list may not be all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• High School diploma or equivalent education, college degree.
• Two to five years’ experience in manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good computer skills/communication skills
• Above average structured problem-solving techniques and documentation skills
• A team player who is results driven, able to work under pressure, has strong leadership skills, high energy, strong organizational skills, is empathetic and able to deal with issues in an open, honest manner.
• Must be willing and able to work any shift.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
• Stand in place for long periods of time and use dexterity of hands to handle and feel materials.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move more weight with the safety assistance of another employee.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Temperatures will vary in the factory (hot to cold).
• Noise levels in the work environment are usually loud, requiring hearing protection.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Controls Technician position is now open for candidates interested in the Technician Jobs sector. This role in Litchfield offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Technician Jobs is a plus.