Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
Freudenberg Performance Materials is a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for the markets of automotive, building materials, apparel, energy, filter media, healthcare, building interiors, shoe and leather goods as well as specialties. The company generates sales of approx. 1.6 billion euros, has 32 production sites in 14 countries around the world and more than 5,000 employees. Freudenberg Performance Materials attaches great importance to social and ecological responsibility as the basis for its business success.
Freudenberg Performance Materials is a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for the markets of automotive, building materials, apparel, energy, filter media, healthcare, building interiors, shoe and leather goods as well as specialties. The company generates sales of approx. 1.6 billion euros, has 32 production sites in 14 countries around the world and more than 5,000 employees. Freudenberg Performance Materials attaches great importance to social and ecological responsibility as the basis for its business success.
Some of your Benefits
401K Match
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
Vacation
Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
Performance Related Bonus
Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.
Education Reimbursement
Education Reimbursement: Receive financial aid to help propel your career to the next level.
Job Summary:
The Electrical Technician operates as a member of the Electrical Maintenance Group. This position will have the opportunity to work within a world class Nonwovens company, in a 24/7 industrial manufacturing environment, and be responsible for collaborating as a part of the Reliability Engineering & Maintenance team to prevent failures, improve performance, and maintain the plant and physical facilities. This job represents an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and talented electrical professional who wants to engage and expand their knowledge in multiple areas of industrial controls and power distribution for manufacturing, and to shape the continued development of large, coordinated process equipment. The electrical maintenance group is looking for team members who bring expertise but also desire to continue to grow and would be active in pursuing development within the organization both in education and increasing responsibilities in project execution and ownership.
The Electrical Technician operates as a member of the Electrical Maintenance Group. This position will have the opportunity to work within a world class Nonwovens company, in a 24/7 industrial manufacturing environment, and be responsible for collaborating as a part of the Reliability Engineering & Maintenance team to prevent failures, improve performance, and maintain the plant and physical facilities. This job represents an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and talented electrical professional who wants to engage and expand their knowledge in multiple areas of industrial controls and power distribution for manufacturing, and to shape the continued development of large, coordinated process equipment. The electrical maintenance group is looking for team members who bring expertise but also desire to continue to grow and would be active in pursuing development within the organization both in education and increasing responsibilities in project execution and ownership.
Durham, NC
On-Site
Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)
You support our team as
Electrical Technician
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled electrical maintenance support to proactively identify and prevent failure points in operations equipment by interpreting operator feedback and understanding machine status indications and electrical control functions to recommend action.
- Contribute to improving our maintenance management system through Root Cause Analysis and resolving errors that occur with a preventive mindset.
- Collaborate as a multidisciplinary team member with mechanical, process, and reliability colleagues to prioritize and focus tasks and investments to meet our operational needs and initiatives for a dedicated area of the plant.
- Support and engage in our ISO/TS quality management by maintaining and improving sensor data and controls equipment and ensure performance for critical to quality monitoring functions.
- Maintain, test, and repair a diverse array of electrical systems and components, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, Power Distribution, Variable Frequency Drives, and more.
- Assist engineering in the design, installation, start up, shut down, and planned maintenance of new or modified equipment in accordance with US and Freudenberg safety procedures and standards.
- Evaluate existing equipment safety system robustness and improve to ensure they are maintained and operating at appropriate performance levels per ISO standards.
- Read, interpret, correct, and communicate to maintain electrical drawings and diagrams as needed in the execution of daily tasks.
- Supervise and/or assist contract personnel as needed to perform work safely and to the level of quality expected by Freudenberg.
- Maintain high standards for workmanship and housekeeping before, during, and after work, and contribute to cleanliness and 5S adherence in shared areas.
- Contribute to rotating weekly on-call duties to support Shift Technicians where electrical expertise or hands-on support are needed.
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of electrical technical support experience working in an industrial environment, prior experience in extrusion, plastics, and web handling or winding is a plus
- A two-year technical degree in Industrial Systems, Electrical/Electronics Technology, or related field is preferred. Certificates in Electrical Systems, PLCs, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, or Industrial Maintenance are beneficial.
- CCST (Certified Control System Technician) Level I or desire and ability to obtain with company support is preferred.
- PLC, HMI, and VFD experience is required. GE/Emerson and Siemens PLC experience is preferred. Should demonstrate proficiency in PLC Ladder Logic interpretation and alteration, Function Block Diagrams, and Statement Lists.
- Understanding of Profibus, Profinet, Remote I/O communication, Serial communication, and Ethernet communication.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain, test, and troubleshoot failures in electrical hardware.
- Good communications skills, both verbal and written, and ability to collaborate effectively with team members of varying levels of technical experience.
- Ability to work overtime or non-regular hours when needed to support 24/7 operations. Must be able to assist in on-call rotation.
- Ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck and Arial Lift Equipment certifications on site.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Rebecca Watson