Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Engineering Field Technician

 

We are looking for a Field Engineer / Field Service Technician to install, commission and support our automation systems at customer facilities. This is a hands-on role involving robotics, machine vision, PLCs and industrial automation, with regular on site customer support required.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and commission systems at customer sites, including robots, vision systems, sensors and PLC interfaces.
• Program and troubleshoot industrial robots, vision systems and automation equipment.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support to customers and partners.
• Test, troubleshoot and optimize new and existing systems.
• Support system demonstrations, trials and customer acceptance testing.
• Prepare service reports, technical documentation and customer training materials.
• Coordinate project and commissioning activities with customers and engineering team.
• Provide feedback from field installations to support continuous product and system improvement.

• Programming

• Write and test PLC logic in Studio 5000 / RSLogix and Siemens TIA Portal: sequencing, interlocks, PID and analog control, alarming, lead/lag and motion.
• Build HMI and SCADA screens in FactoryTalk View, FactoryTalk Optix and Pro-face GP-Pro EX, including trending, datalogging and recipe handling.
• Configure and tune VFDs and servos (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Invertek, SEW-Eurodrive, Schneider and others) over hardwired and networked control.
• Integrate devices over EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/RTU and serial; set up managed switches and distributed I/O.
• Write reusable code: AOIs, UDTs, function blocks and project templates.

Migrations and retrofits

• Convert legacy platforms (PLC-5, SLC 500, MicroLogix, S5/S7-300, PanelView) to current hardware with minimal downtime.
• Plan cutovers around a customer's production schedule, including weekend and shutdown work.

Startup and field service

• Run FAT in the panel shop and SAT on site; verify every I/O point, sequence and alarm against the narrative.
• Commission systems and stay through the first production runs.
• Troubleshoot logic, networks, drives, instrumentation and field wiring with a meter in one hand and a laptop in the other.
• Handle field service calls: diagnose and repair control faults, replace failed hardware, and restore production on equipment you may be seeing for the first time.
• Take part in breakdown call-out support, including off-hours and weekends: triage remotely when you can, travel to site when you can't, and follow up with a root-cause write-up and a fix so it doesn't happen again.

Perform preventive maintenance visits: program backups, firmware and drive checks, and spares recommendations

Skills and Experience

• College diploma or university degree in mechatronics, electrical, mechanical or computer engineering, automation technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, field service or system integration.
• Experience with PLCs, industrial sensors and/or machine-vision systems.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good technical documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and passport.
• Ability and willingness to travel (Car/Truck allowance provided) to local customer sites (PA/Ohio/WV)
• Legally entitled to work in USA.

Other Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Smart, and creative with strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills.
• Interest in learning and results-oriented
• Proactive, Self-motivated, and customer oriented
• Enthusiastic friendly team player

 

Company Description

Integrity Resources was formed in 2012 as a result of years of staffing experience combined with the need for a better industry model. Where we differentiate from other organizations is that we operate based on relationships. Our approach takes into consideration every aspect of a hiring requirement from BOTH the client and the candidate. Our desire to listen, learn, and understand our customers culture AND specific candidate needs along with our ability to provide exemplary customer service enables us to maintain and develop long term relationships across the staffing industry.
If you don’t believe us, feel free to reach out today....you’ll notice the difference a true business partner makes.

Company Description

Integrity Resources was formed in 2012 as a result of years of staffing experience combined with the need for a better industry model. Where we differentiate from other organizations is that we operate based on relationships. Our approach takes into consideration every aspect of a hiring requirement from BOTH the client and the candidate. Our desire to listen, learn, and understand our customers culture AND specific candidate needs along with our ability to provide exemplary customer service enables us to maintain and develop long term relationships across the staffing industry. If you don’t believe us, feel free to reach out today....you’ll notice the difference a true business partner makes.