Job Description

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way

Job Title: Electronic Control Technician
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance & Metallurgy Manager
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Wage Range: ($35.96 - $41.35)
Prepared By: Meagan Owens
Prepared Date: 09/23/2025

The Electrician Control Technician C is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial machines and equipment. This role focuses on electrical, robotic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic control systems to ensure equipment reliability and production efficiency while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately diagnose and resolve problems involving machine control systems, including electrical, robotic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic systems.
• Research, communicate, and implement solutions to technical issues.
• Seek out and integrate additional skill sets as needed for project success.
• Oversee and review project completion for accuracy and efficiency.
• Make recommendations for preventive and process improvements.
• Willingness to perform mechanical work as needed.
• Perform all duties in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Other duties may be assigned as required.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school majoring in Electronics; minimum five years’ experience preferred.
• Commercial Electrician experience (480v/240v) preferred.
• Electro-Mechanical experience preferred.
• Previous industrial maintenance experience highly desired.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical, mechanical, robotic, and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, safety rules, and operational procedures.
• Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting PLC/HMI systems (Allen Bradley experience a plus).
• Working knowledge of robotics, manipulators, pneumatics, hydraulics, and connectivity systems.
• Understanding of welding concepts and metallurgy basics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Ability to plan and organize work effectively, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Language and Mathematical Skills

• Ability to read, write, and interpret technical documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Capability to apply mathematical concepts such as geometry, trigonometry, ratios, and statistical inference to practical problems.

Reasoning and Computer Skills

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Proficiency in Windows-based software and programming interfaces for industrial equipment.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand; occasionally walk, sit, climb, kneel, crawl, or balance.
• Must be able to lift, reach, and perform tasks requiring close, distance, and depth vision.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions and risk of radiation.
• Loud noise levels typical in a manufacturing environment.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities