Controls Technician
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Reynolds American is evolving at a pace like no other organization.
To achieve the ambition we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be the change!
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A CONTROLS TECHNICIAN FUNCTION:Operations
LOCATION:
Tobaccoville, NC ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES Reports to
Sr Engineer
Core RelationshipsInternal - Manufacturing Staff, Technical Staff, and manufacturing personnel
External - Contract Engineering Firms, Contract System Integrators
Geographic ScopeLocal
Travel Required10%
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR- Perform designated electronic technical duties to ensure system performance.
- Provide direct support for Controls Engineering functions (OT-Operations Technology) in manufacturing processes.
- Perform daily engagement/troubleshooting with end-to-end systems, including machine controls, SCADA, and interfaces with upper-level systems (MES and SAP).
- Conduct equipment installations and system development/troubleshooting as required to align to current standards.
- Investigate connectivity issues to diagnose and resolve network connection problems.
- Assist in maintaining program/PLC backups for devices to ensure data integrity and recovery readiness.
- Provide technical support for troubleshooting Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and other PLC systems.
- Support and troubleshoot Profibus, Control Net, and Ethernet data communication systems.
- Work cross functional areas to support as needed (SMD and PMD RJRT, MO and TO ASC).
- Willing to work on various shifts and weekends as required.
- Participate in training sessions and consistently pursue self-motivated skill development.
- Are you currently a maintenance technician?
- Are you driven and eager to learn quickly on your own initiative?
- Are you aspiring to enhance your understanding of control engineering?
- Are you committed to upholding the company's ethos as an E/I (Electrical/Instrumentation) technician in your work?
- Limited proficiency knowledge of PLC’s, SCADA, HMIs, and related equipment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in installing and troubleshooting electrical circuits.
- Limited proficiency in collaborating with contractors.
- Demonstrates self-motivation, personal leadership, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability and commitment to drive change and improvements.
- Strong desire to learn, understand and apply technologies.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- AAS Degree in Industrial Engineering Technology, electronics Engineering Technology or related field and a minimum of three years as a E&I Technician.
- Experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting MES issues.
- Experience in programming and troubleshooting Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Beckhoff PLCs.
At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation.
See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 British American Tobacco employees across more than 180 markets
- Great Place to Work Certified
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in four strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies
Have you been on a career break for 18 months or longer? Are you ready to return to your career? If your answers to these questions is yes, we would love to hear from you. Regardless of why you took a break, we value you for all the skills you can bring to the workforce. Reignite your career, work flexibly, be part of a dynamic team and upskill yourself with on-the-job training and development support.
Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that…
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