Electrical Controls Technician
Scotts Miracle-Gro

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

The hourly rate for this position at Scotts/Hawthorne will generally fall between $36.35 - 44.55 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts/Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

We are looking for a Controls and Automation Engineering Technician to join our team at the Marysville Chemical Plant in Marysville, Ohio!

The Controls and Automation Engineering Technician will be responsible for providing direction and be able to execute the programming for, installation of, and technical troubleshooting support of PLC ladder-logic based hardware and software applications throughout the plant as well as SCADA and MES software applications. The candidate should have skills with Allen Bradley Controls hardware, SCADA/MES software (Preferably Aveva) , AutoCad, Ethernet devices and Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL).

What you'll do in this role:

• Design, deploy, and maintain HMI/SCADA/MES software applications.
  
• Assist plant engineers with data acquisition and database configuration.
  
• Read, restore, write and modify Allen Bradley (Control Logix, Compact Logix, PLC-5) PLC programs and via multiple communication protocols (serial, DH485, DH+, E-net, C-net, D-net, RS-485, RS-232, etc.).
  
• Read, interpret and update electrical blueprints, schematics and flow diagrams.
  
• Restore, modify and establish Allen Bradley VFD parameters.
  
• Troubleshoot, repair and install electrical and electronic equipment and instrumentation.
  
• Maintain records applicable to the job. Use CMMS to obtain spare parts, retrieve work orders and generate new work orders.
  
• Communicate with outside contractors and vendors to identify necessary repairs and to oversee projects.
  
• Record maintenance activities, develop and execute job plans, and communicate new procedures used in troubleshooting.
  
• Provide leadership and serve as a technical resource to associates training in the electrical discipline.
  
• Provide direction and be able to execute the programming for, installation of, and technical troubleshooting support of PLC ladder-logic based hardware and software applications throughout the plant
  
• Provide controls and systems engineering support for emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production peak and off-peak run times as needed.
  
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, machinery assembly drawings, create component hardware BOMs, and determine additional system/hardware components for the design of electrical control systems and circuit diagrams to perform required maintenance and service.
  
• Diagnose process and machinery problems utilizing root cause failure analysis techniques, replace or repair equipment parts, test and make adjustments as required
  
• Perform related maintenance duties as required.
  

What you'll need to be successful:

• 3+ years of applicable engineering, IT, and/or operational experience
  
• Demonstrated competence in automation/controls engineering related work
  
• Demonstrated competence with Ethernet I/P controls networks
  
• Knowledge of .Net or C# programming
  
• Knowledge of MES systems and SQL database systems including queries and analysis
  
• Demonstrated ability to execute complex projects, with focus on automation in fast-paced manufacturing environments
  
• The ability to plan and organize by setting goals and priorities to accomplish results
  
• Interpersonal communication skills are needed to communicate business and technical needs
  

What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones):

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
  
• Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
  
• 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
  
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
  
• $600 annual wellness reimbursement program
  
• Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
  
• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family
  
• To view all of our great benefits, click here!
  

* Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.

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Notification to Agencies:

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.

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