Controls Technician

Automation Engineer

Assists and advises on automation projects built by outside automation suppliers including conceptual design work, equipment specification, project management, factory acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning/debug.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide automation and process control support for operations at 24/7 production plants.
• Identify potential process improvement projects, design and develop SCADA & PLC programs to address them properly.
• Capable of performing work as an electrician (e.g. wiring, electrical component installation).
• Works with the Engineering staff to develop, evaluate, and enhance manufacturing methods.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding automation and process control capabilities.
• Assists with developing product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Works with the Maintenance Department to troubleshoot production issues.
• Modifies PLC programs as necessary to ensure production processes remain effective and efficient.
• Improves PLC programs to increase efficiency and improve process quality performance.
• Ensures that facility software and programs are properly backed up.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with all government regulations and safety requirements.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

• Strong electrical knowledge, including hands on experience with PLC's/HMI, robots, motion controls and associated programming software
• Familiar with PC–based controller/interface from windows to real time multi-tasking operating system/embedded and PLC, HMI, PID servo control, linear motor, robot controller, stepper motor controller, data acquisition, vision system, power distribution, low/high voltage system wiring to board level design.

Position Qualifications:

Education:

Associates or Technical degree preferred

Experience:

6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability developing and implementing automation processes and equipment required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Manufacturing Environment

Lift up to 50 lbs. regularly

Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of time

Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer

Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs' essential functions.