The Role
The Control & Instrument Technician I will design, troubleshoot, and ensure quality of electrical and control systems, collaborating with engineers and maintaining documentation.
Summary Generated by Built In
Blentech Corporation is a world-class manufacturer of custom food processing systems. We specialize in engineering solutions that integrate heat transfer, material handling, and sophisticated automation. We are seeking a detail-oriented Control & Instrument Technician I to join our team in Columbus, IN to help design, build, and troubleshoot the electrical "brains" behind our industrial machinery.
Core Function
As a Control & Instrument Technician I, you will play a critical role in the design and quality assurance of electrical and control systems. Your primary focus will be creating electrical schematics, designing panel layouts, and performing QA/QC on control panels to ensure our machines meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
How to Apply
If you have the experience and the drive to lead our most significant projects, please apply at https://blentech.applytojob.com/apply with your resume and a project portfolio or a summary of complex projects you have successfully managed.
This is an on-site position. Candidates must be within driving distance of our Columbus office.
We do not accept recruiters or international applications.
Core Function
As a Control & Instrument Technician I, you will play a critical role in the design and quality assurance of electrical and control systems. Your primary focus will be creating electrical schematics, designing panel layouts, and performing QA/QC on control panels to ensure our machines meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Drafting: Create detailed electrical schematics and panel layouts using CAD software (SolidWorks Electrical preferred). Maintain "as-built" drawings and redline documentation.
- Hardware Specification: Define electrical hardware requirements and assist in maintaining a standardized library of components (sensors, PLCs, VFDs).
- QA/QC: Perform rigorous quality control inspections on electrical panels, working closely with Panel Technicians to ensure equipment is shipment ready.
- Collaboration: Coordinate with Controls Engineers and the broader Blentech team to integrate control hardware into the overall mechanical machine design.
- Documentation: Manage Project Bills of Materials (BOMs) and maintain project documentation within the Propel PLM system.
- Support & Improvement: Troubleshoot control systems, analyze production quality issues, and recommend improvements to increase reliability and reduce costs.
- Compliance: Assist in ensuring all designs comply with electrical and safety regulations, including UL508A and CE standards.
Qualifications
- Experience: At least 2 years of experience in Industrial Controls.
- Technical Skills: * Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams).
- Hands-on experience with CAD platforms (SolidWorks Electrical is a major plus).
- Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
- Bonus Skills: Field experience, PLC programming experience, and the ability to troubleshoot code are highly desirable.
- Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Independence: Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Environment: Workshop environment at a desk, in close proximity to a manufacturing floor with moderate to loud noise levels.
- Physical Activity: Ability to sit for long periods, stand, walk, climb stairs, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
- Vision: Must have the visual acuity to handle color-coded wiring and detailed schematic work.
- Schedule: Full-Time, on-site in Columbus, IN. Occasional weekend/evening work and travel may be required based on project needs.
- Paid Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision for the employee are 100% company paid.
- Security: 401(k) with a 4% company match and a stable, 35-year history of success.
- Growth: Opportunities to travel to customer sites and oversee the startup of cutting-edge food processing facilities.
- Perks: Generous PTO accrual, boot allowance, and a collaborative professional culture.
- Wage Range: $74,900 - $91,400
How to Apply
If you have the experience and the drive to lead our most significant projects, please apply at https://blentech.applytojob.com/apply with your resume and a project portfolio or a summary of complex projects you have successfully managed.
This is an on-site position. Candidates must be within driving distance of our Columbus office.
We do not accept recruiters or international applications.
Top Skills
Cad Software (Solidworks Electrical)
Google Suite
Microsoft Office Suite
Plcs
Vfds
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The Company
What We Do
Blentech is a bay area based food technology company focused on developing equipment, systems and software for the safe, nutritious and consistent preparation of foods. Creatively blending the latest digital and physical technologies, our products deliver function, durability, sanitary design, safety and performance. Our experience in process engineering, automation, manufacturing and service, paired with proprietary manufacturing techniques, delivers superior processing technology at competitive prices. Blentech equipment and systems are built factoring in your specific process goals to design a solution that works for you. This allows our engineers to tailor a solution to your specific application. Blentech equipment is of unparalleled quality and maintains its functional value for decades while delivering product consistency and driving down operating costs.
