Freudenberg Group

Controls and Electrical Systems Technician

Freudenberg Group  •  Durham, NC (Onsite)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

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Responsibilities

  • Provide electrical maintenance support by troubleshooting equipment, interpreting machine status indicators, and identifying potential failure points to improve reliability.
  • Maintain, test, and repair electrical control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, power distribution equipment, VFDs, relays, contactors, transformers, and related components.
  • Read, interpret, update, and communicate electrical drawings and schematics to support maintenance and operational activities.
  • Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, preventive maintenance practices, and enhancement of maintenance management systems.
  • Collaborate with engineering, mechanical, process, and reliability teams to support equipment design, installation, startup, maintenance, safety, and operational objectives.
  • Support quality, safety, and compliance initiatives by maintaining controls and monitoring systems, improving equipment safety performance, and promoting 5S and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of industrial electrical maintenance or technical support experience; extrusion, plastics, web handling, or winding experience preferred.
  • Associate degree in Industrial Systems, Electrical/Electronics Technology, or related field preferred; relevant technical certifications are a plus.
  • CCST Level I certification, or willingness and ability to obtain certification with company support, preferred.
  • Strong PLC, HMI, and VFD experience, including PLC programming and troubleshooting; GE/Emerson and Siemens platforms preferred.
  • Knowledge of industrial communication networks and electrical troubleshooting, including Profibus, Profinet, Remote I/O, Serial, and Ethernet systems.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills, with flexibility to support 24/7 operations, overtime requirements, and obtain required equipment certifications.

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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.

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About Freudenberg Group

Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, technical textiles, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products and the most modern cleaning products.

Strength of innovation, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. The 175-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action.

In 2024, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 52,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.95 billion.

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Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Weinheim, DE
Year Founded
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