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JO – 9835 Automation Technician

Automation Technician

DEFINITION: Diagnose, adjust, repair, electrical equipment used in automation material handling systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Work within a team of Automation co-workers to maintain automatic material handling systems.
Operate, test, and inspect equipment to diagnose issues.
Log and keep service records.
Write and debug effective and safe control programs, which meet end user requirements and company expectations.
Debugging of electrical and mechanical systems as needed for operation of all machines.
Maintain quality of equipment shipped.
Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

Always follow OSHA safety rules.
Safety Awareness, ability to identify and correct conditions that affect safety for yourself and others.
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Technical aptitude, Controls – VFD, PLCs, HMI, Allen Bradley or similar. Robotics, Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatics. Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
Detail Oriented, Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Possesses qualities such as productivity, dependability, resourcefulness, efficiency, and professionalism.
Time Management, ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Ability to use work order software programs, ERP software, Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Excel and Word.
Perform work at customer’s location to repair equipment.
Able to operate company vehicle. Must maintain a clean driving record and adhere to all DOT regulations pertaining to our company.
Travel could be up to of 60%

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Hold Class C or higher driver license and maintain a clean driving record.
Knowledge of electrical practices.
Practices a strong work ethic.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

An Associate degree in Electrical or Robotic Technology.
4+ years electrical experience preferred.

JO – 9737 Senior Controls Engineer III

10 or More Years of Experience

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the Senior Controls Engineer oversees and leads the development of PLC and HMI programs for safe, effective, and efficient operation of company products and processes while meeting and exceeding company quality and production standards and customer documentation and delivery requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

· Design, develop, and oversee all aspects of programming of PLC’s, HMIs, and remote I/O devices in a fast- paced, collaborative, manufacturing environment, and a project management structure to ensure workflow remains within schedule and budget requirements.

· Review and interpret customer specifications and sales agreements and provide directions to other engineers and designers.

· Participate in cross-functional teams to address and resolve manufacturing, design and quality problems, and pursue continuous improvement of design and manufacturing and installation processes and methods.

· Provide training, author documentation, procedures and work instructions to mentor and grow the technical competencies of engineering teams.

· Support new product development initiatives by remaining up to date with new industry products, technologies and trends.

· Preserve and grow strong relationships with Mfg suppliers, manufacturers and vendors.

· Provide onsite commercial and technical field support with up to 25% of local regional trips to customers and suppliers, including a small number of occasional domestic trips, and rarely non-domestic flights.

· Follow all housekeeping procedures and rules, comply with all quality and safety regulations.

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities).

· BS in relevant engineering discipline (or 2-year technical degree with equivalent related experience).

· 10+ years of engineering and technical experience.

· Proficient with a variety of communication protocols, including but not limited to: Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet IP, & Profinet.

· Provide project coordination and management for customer orders.

· Develop product/project quotes.

· Establish and maintain internal, customer, and supplier relationships.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

· Proficient with PLC and HMI software.

o PLC – Emerson PAC Machine Edition or Allen Bradley Studio 5000

o HMI – Emerson Movicon/PAC Machine Ed. or Allen Bradley Factorytalk View Machine Edition

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred or helpful)

· Experience with SCADA integration (Inductive Automation Ignition, Blue Open Studio, or Wonderware InTouch).

· Experience with Schweitzer AcSELerator Quickset, Schneider Electric Control Logix, or Woodward Toolkit software.

· Experience with GE Multilin or Basler DECS software is a plus.

· Demonstrated ability to understand and have competencies across electrical, mechanical and software design and commissioning functions.

· Must be self-motivated, have good interpersonal skills, capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through collaboration, innovative thought and experience.

· Commercial and design experience related to renewables, emerging energy markets, data centers battery systems, stored energy and charging stations a plus.

Benefits

· PTO / ESST

· 8 paid holidays each year

· $100 individual deductible

· $300 family deductible

· 401K

· STD & Life Insurance

JO – 9736 Controls Engineer II

5-10 Years of Experience

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the Controls Engineer oversees and leads the development of PLC and HMI programs for safe, effective, and efficient operation of company products and processes while meeting and exceeding company quality and production standards and customer documentation and delivery requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

· Design, develop, and oversee all aspects of programming of PLC’s, HMI’s, and remote I/O devices in a fast- paced, collaborative, manufacturing environment, and a project management structure to ensure workflow remains within schedule and budget requirements.

· Review and interpret customer specifications and sales agreements and provide direction to other engineers and designers.

· Participate in cross-functional teams to address and resolve manufacturing, design and quality problems, and pursue continuous improvement of design and manufacturing and installation processes and methods.

· Provide training, author documentation, procedures and work instructions to mentor and grow the technical competencies of engineering teams.

· Support new product development initiatives by remaining up to date with new industry products, technologies and trends.

· Preserve and grow strong relationships with company suppliers, manufacturers and vendors.

· Provide onsite commercial and technical field support with up to 25% local regional trips to customers and suppliers, including a small number of occasional domestic trips, and rarely non-domestic flights.

· Follow all housekeeping procedures and rules, comply with all quality and safety regulations.

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities).

· BS in relevant engineering discipline (or 2-year technical degree with equivalent related experience).

· 5+ years of engineering and technical experience.