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Sub-Zero Group, Inc. · 1 day ago

Controls & Test Engineering Technician

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances known for craftsmanship and innovation. The Controls & Test Engineering Technician will play a key role in commissioning new equipment, solving problems on the production floor, and leading continuous improvement projects to enhance safety and quality.

Food and BeverageHome ServicesConsumer GoodsManufacturingHome Appliances

Responsibilities

Commission and validate functional test equipment, PLC controlled stations, and supporting instrumentation as new lines come online; debug issues end to end (electrical, software, fixtures, sensors, I/O)

Partner with Controls and Test Engineering to install, bring up, and optimize equipment for start up readiness; document changes and results

Train operators and technical staff on safe operation, basic troubleshooting, and escalation paths

Respond on the floor to equipment/test failures; perform root cause analysis, contain issues, and restore operation quickly

Execute minor PLC/HMI adjustments under engineering guidance; maintain configurations, backups, and change logs

Monitor test station performance, yields, and false fail rates; surface trends and propose countermeasures

Implement hardware/software improvements that enhance safety, throughput, test coverage, and reliability (e.g., sensor upgrades, fixture refinements, vision checks)

Develop and refine PM, calibration, and verification procedures; keep stations audit ready with clear documentation and labeling

Collaborate with cross functional partners on line layout, error proofing, and standardized work improvements

Qualification

PLC programmingFunctional testingRoot cause analysisHMI adjustmentsContinuous improvementTraining skillsTeam collaboration

Required