Automation Technician [Holcomb, KS] - AUTOTECH 26-12331
$90 per hourCompu-Vision - South
Job Description
Job Description
Automation Technician
Location: Holcomb, KS 67851
Duration: 12 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $90/Hour
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Automation Technician to provide technical leadership and hands-on support for industrial automation and information systems within a manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for troubleshooting, programming, commissioning, and maintaining PLC-based control systems, plant automation, material-handling equipment, SCADA/HMI systems, and industrial communication networks.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Schneider Electric/Modicon PLCs , industrial controls, conveyors, scanners, sensors, drives, HMIs, SCADA systems, and plant-floor troubleshooting. This position will support both legacy and modern control systems while contributing to upgrades, modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Provide technical direction, recommendations, and hands-on support for automation and information systems.
- Develop, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot technology solutions supporting critical manufacturing operations.
- Diagnose and resolve complex issues involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial networks, field devices, and automated equipment.
- Program, commission, modify, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems in an industrial environment.
- Work with Schneider Electric/Modicon PLCs , including both current and legacy control platforms.
- Troubleshoot automated production and material-handling equipment in a live manufacturing environment.
- Support conveyors, motors, variable-frequency drives, sensors, photo eyes, interlocks, sequencing systems, and related equipment.
- Troubleshoot and integrate industrial barcode, scanning, and vision systems.
- Support equipment utilizing Keyence, Cognex, and SICK platforms.
- Diagnose issues across PLC, HMI/SCADA, electrical, communications, and connected equipment to identify root causes.
- Support and troubleshoot Ignition and iFIX SCADA/HMI environments.
- Troubleshoot industrial communication issues between PLCs, scanners, field devices, HMIs, and plant-floor systems.
- Assist with controls upgrades, equipment replacements, modernization projects, and system improvements.
- Interpret electrical schematics and control-system documentation to diagnose faults and restore equipment uptime.
- Develop, review, and modify system specifications, configurations, programs, and technical documentation.
- Follow established information systems standards, development methodologies, policies, and best practices.
- Evaluate technology solutions and provide recommendations regarding hardware, software, equipment, and system improvements.
- Work with vendors, technical personnel, management, and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and implement solutions.
- Develop and execute integrated test plans for systems and automation solutions.
- Assist with project planning, implementation, and basic project management activities.
- Stay current with emerging automation, controls, networking, and information-system technologies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Automation, or another technical discipline preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
- 6+ years of experience in Information Systems, Industrial Automation, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Proven programming and troubleshooting experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
- Hands-on experience supporting automated production and material-handling systems.
- Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and controls systems .
- Experience with Schneider Electric / Modicon PLCs is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of both modern and legacy control systems.
- Strong understanding of ladder logic and structured programming.
- Experience with I/O mapping and HMI integration.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot control-system faults.
- Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing and production equipment.
- Knowledge of conveyors, motors, drives, sensors, photo eyes, interlocks, sequencing, and material-handling systems.
- Strong plant-floor diagnostic and root-cause analysis skills.
- Experience with SCADA and HMI systems , particularly Ignition and iFIX .
- Ability to troubleshoot issues across PLC, SCADA/HMI, field devices, and connected equipment.
- Experience integrating and troubleshooting industrial barcode, scanning, and vision systems.
- Experience with Keyence, Cognex, and/or SICK equipment is highly relevant.
- Ability to troubleshoot communications between PLCs, scanners, field devices, HMIs, SCADA systems, and other plant-floor technologies.
- Understanding of industrial communication and networking concepts.
- Strong knowledge of multiple technologies, including:
- SCADA
- PLC programming
- 4GL programming
- Scripting
- Server-based systems
- SQL
- Experience with system development lifecycle methodologies.
- Experience developing, reviewing, and modifying technical specifications, configurations, and programs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to explain complex technical information to non-technical personnel.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Schneider Electric / Modicon PLC experience
- Ignition and iFIX SCADA experience
- Keyence, Cognex, and SICK systems
- Industrial barcode and machine-vision systems
- Conveyor and material-handling controls
- Industrial networking and communications
- Electrical troubleshooting and schematic interpretation
- Controls modernization and system upgrades
- Experience working with both legacy and modern automation systems
- Basic project management experience
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