Engineering Technician at Pyxus in NC

Engineering Technician

Location: NC, United States

We are seeking a skilled Engineering Technician to join our team. An Engineering Technician plays a crucial role in supporting our engineering department by providing electronic and instrumentation support in production environment at all Alliance One North America facilities. This is a hands-on position that requires strong technical skills and attention to detail.

• Provide real-time troubleshooting for production line issues, including repairs to process equipment and test systems.

• Perform preventative maintenance, calibrations, and installations of mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic machinery.

• Create and update technical documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), assembly instructions, and maintenance logs.

• Assist with and/or assume responsibility for the installation and maintenance and calibration in the following: Instrumentation (Flow Meters, Pressure and Temperature Sensors) Electronic Devices (Moisture Meters), Electronic Systems (Foreign Matter Removal Equipment), Weigh Belts and Load cells, PLC and HMI systems.

• Related Computer hardware, software and networking.

• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

• Identify and implement "Lean" or "Six Sigma" initiatives to reduce waste, lower costs, and improve manufacturing yields.

• Associate degree preferred or technical school or higher.
• High School diploma required with further education.
• 2-3 years’ electronic or electrical experience.
• 2-3 years' experience in a production environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Good overall mechanical and electrical skills.
• Experience in the following: Electrical and Electronic equipment, Allen-Bradley PLC’ s, Rockwell Software RS Logix PLC, Programming Language, PLC Communications and Rockwell Software RS View SE HMI Software.
• This position often requires physical stamina for standing, bending, or lifting up to 50 lbs., and involve shift work or overtime.
• This is a full-time position in a dusty production facility working in second shift, and an office will be provided as well.