Industrial Automation Technician

We are building a Great Company that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of its customers, employees, shareholders and the World around it. With a mission to use innovative material technology and processes to deliver high-performance composite materials to everyday/high volume customers. We are customer focused and are driven to provide the best value for our customers.

THE ROLE

The Position: We have an immediate opening for an Industrial Automation Engineer with experience in automation programming for a wide range of projects as they progress from concept to installation. The projects vary greatly and consist of various manufacturing equipment, control room setting, robotics, safety sensors, vision systems, etc. This individual will work independently and hands on with Impact Guard team to design, customize, test, troubleshoot and optimize current and future processes. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma; Associate Degree preferred. Experience: 5+ years PLC and HMI software such as Siemens is preferred. Experience with Ignition software is required. Possess relevant programming certifications or coursework preferred. Advanced proficiency with personal computers to include Microsoft Office, configuration, networking, IP Addresses, etc. Possess electrical aptitude and willingness to perform hands on work. Working experience with Python or other programming languages would be preferred. Experience reading and interpreting manuals and electrical drawings required. Skills: Ability to understand and interpret scope of work for specific tasks. Ability to follow work direction and prioritize assigned tasks. Ability to perform mathematical calculations, graphing, and scaling accurately. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to work well both independently and as a team. Ability to meet deadlines. Willingness to stretch current abilities to learn new skills.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT IMPACT GUARD

Impact Guard LLC is a Pittsburgh-based manufacturing company established in 2011 to develop and manufacture innovative composite materials for transportation and construction markets. The new and highly automated facility operates 24/7 to meet the growing global demand for strong, light weight, and corrosion resistant composite materials.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Competitive compensation Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions Retirement programs, including a 401(k) Plan and Roth 401(k) with employer match Tuition Reimbursement Paid holidays and vacation Flexible spending account Health savings account Life insurance Referral program And more! We are a Drug Free Workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Provider organization hence we encourage minorities and females to apply. In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status. Responsibilities What you’ll do: Perform PLC and HMI programming with Ignition software, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting on machines, production lines, conveyor systems, etc. Integrate various instrumentations such as pressure sensors, load cells, flow meters, etc. Work safely in proximity to a variety of voltages such as 24VDC, 120VAC, 480VAC, single phase and 3-phase. Interpret electrical drawings and documentation for custom machines, systems, and products. Configure controls components such as VFDs, servo drives, machine vision systems, robot controllers, field IO racks, etc. Properly use manuals for proper installation, programming, and troubleshooting of components. Conduct operator training and technical instruction for users. Collaborate with team members as needed to identify and solve issues. Provide troubleshooting to follow a problem to the source and solve the issue. Ensure installed products meet quality and scope expectations. Follow quality control standards and check lists. Learn to recognize and communicate design changes to team members. Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and updated technology. Other duties as assigned. You should be proficient in: PLC Troubleshooting Skills Electrical Schematics Troubleshooting Skills 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems Electrical Installation PLC Programming Experience High Voltage Systems Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Siemens) #J-18808-Ljbffr Mach10 Solutions