ASSOCIATE CONTROLS TECHNICIAN

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Requires Knowledge of Electrical and Pneumatic systems
• Familiarity with code or coding, and willingness to learn PLC code.
• Ability to follow written instructions and learn from hands-on demonstrations
• Ability to understand Code Logic, HMIs, configure and test devices.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow/implement specific customer standards relating to controls design.
• Requires fundamental problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues related to software applications, hardware devices, and network connectivity.
• Ability to commission / debug automation systems, training provided.
• Ability to interface with mechanical Design, shop trades and customers.
• Ability to communicate professionally.
• Must be able to use the Microsoft suite of products. i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with automation equipment is a plus
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD annotations and tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, "MS Excel", PowerPoint.
• Understanding of code and code applications is preferred.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee will be required to work overtime on a consistent basis for up to 50 hours per week with the possibility of 58-hour weeks (or more) as demand increases.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is a standard shop floor for automation build activities.
• Travel Requirements: Local travel to Client facilities and customer/supplier sites for meetings or support is rarely required. Travel requirements may vary based on project assignments and department workloads.

Job Location: Macomb, MI