Company OverviewFirestone Airide, specializes in air spring manufacturing and technology with a history of more than 80 years of research and development on technologically advanced air springs for the global marketplace. Firestone engineers air springs and related products for commercial trucks and trailers, cars, sport utility vehicles, light trucks, mini vans, motor homes, buses, agricultural equipment, rail and industrial applications.Job CategoryProduction & Skilled TradesPosition SummaryControl Techs work on shifts to support production with electrical control issues and assist Engineers with Capital Projects, and improvements. This position will assist Maintenance Technicians with troubleshooting pertaining to VFDs, servo drives, robotics, PLCs, and general electrical controls.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities: Update Firmware in all control devices (PLCS, HMIs, etc.)Troubleshoot and implement safety interlocksImplement quality improvements on production equipmentAssist Production Engineering with trialsAssist Mechanical & Electrical Engineering with improvement projectsManage battery replacement programManage program back-up scheduleWork with Maintenance Technicians to troubleshoot issues pertaining to electrical controlsImplement improvements to reduce machine downtimePreferred Requirements: Associates degree in a technical or engineering area of study7 years of related experienceMinimum QualificationsTypically requires a high school degree; or 1-2 year vocational training / associates degreeBridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Employment EligibilityIf hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
