Controls Technician
GlobalWafers America (GWA) is shaping the future of the semiconductor industry in Sherman, TX. As we ramp up operations at our state-of-the-art facility, we’re fostering a dynamic work environment where employees innovate, grow their potential, and take ownership of their futures. Our culture is rooted in positive thinking, integrity, and a strong belief that together as a team, we win.
This Sherman facility is the most advanced in the GlobalWafers family and serves as the foundation for future expansion. At GlobalWafers America, we’re actively seeking talented self-starters with imagination, creativity, and vision. We welcome original thinkers who are driven to achieve results and ready to take on increasing responsibility within a successful global organization.
The Controls Technician is primarily responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting facility PLC, SCADA and all plant ancillarary systems. This includes calibration of system instrumentation field devices, management of PLC control panels, ladder logic, field instrumentation loops, network communications, and alarm management.
Essential Job Functions
Interprets blueprints, PIDs and specifications to map layout for control systems.
Troubleshoot and repair complex machine systems controlled by PLCs
Follows electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications.
Provide adequate services to ensure that all control systems are installed, repaired, and maintained to meet building codes and safety standards.
Work in a safe manner in compliance with safety, environmental, and Facilities dept policies and procedures.
Support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs.
Responds to Facility Work Orders from building occupants.
Perform acceptance tests of new equipment.
Responsible for all instrumentation and controls for Industrial equipment, including fixed, rotating, and electrical equipment such as pumps, piping, valves, motors, and fans.
Inspect the installation of equipment and systems for conformance with plans and specifications.
Order supplies and prepare maintenance service reports.
Use, maintain, and repair electrical test instruments.
Perform specialized work related to control systems.
Support complex troubleshooting of facilities equipment and associated failures.
Partner with other Technicians and Management in identifying training requirements and safety procedures.
Partner with Engineers and other Technicians on various facilities projects
Perform additional duties as assigned and assist other specialty areas as required.
Must be on-call and work off-hours when necessary to maintain efficient operation of facilities.
Consistently works on complex assignments with high degree of independence, professionalism, and initiative.
Work from technical manuals, specifications, drawings, schematics, and verbal instruction.
Perform maintenance duties including maintaining Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules, PM reports,
troubleshooting reports and re-order, maintain and organize equipment spare parts.
Update PM documents as necessary.
Train personnel on equipment maintenance.
Ability to perform appropriate diagnostics and repairs referring to suitably qualified
contractors if/as required.
Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of low voltage (less than 600 AC/DC)
Knowledge of testing devices
Must be able to read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders.
5+ years of related experience
Required Qualifications
Ability to diagnose, repair, and replace or design plant control circuits and equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot low and high voltage controls.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
Must be able to read and understand blueprints.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to make decisions on day-to-day building operations where judgment and initiative is required.
Ability to assist in determining the best procedures and methods to be used in building projects.
Ability to analyze problems, make recommendations to the Supervisor, and implement agreed solutions.
Must be self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision.
Can work independently or as part of a team
Must be able to acquire and maintain a confined space certification and willing to enter confined spaces
Work to support other technicians as well as other department personnel on combined projects
Must be able to use troubleshooting equipment. ie, multimeter, pressure gauges, power supplies, signal generators, hi-pot testers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
Work Environment
Must be able to bend, reach, twist, turn, and climb normally associated with construction work.
Will be exposed to areas where hand tools and power tools are being operated.
Will be exposed to areas where hazardous chemicals or gases are stored.
Must be able to lift 60 pounds unassisted.
Ability to lift, pull and/or carry a minimum of 50 pounds on a periodic basis throughout the shift.
Ability to perform activities that include climbing vertical ladders, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and crawling.
Ability to work in a cleanroom environment per semi-conductor protocol/requirements.
Physical Abilities
Abilities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of the job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The I&C Technician may spend extended hours working inside and outside in all weather conditions, and in awkward body positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain.
Required to regularly lift 50 lbs and adjust heavy objects.
Foreseeably the position will come in contact with sharp, hot, and cold equipment, and parts.
Must be medically qualified to wear a personal respirator.
Must have the ability to safely climb ladders, and work at elevation from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, roofs, or platforms, and the ability to work in confined spaces.
Work Authorization
GlobalWafers America (GWA) will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. This position does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship at this time. While candidates with temporary work authorization (including OPT) may be considered, future sponsorship is not guaranteed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
GlobalWafers America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classification.