Automation & Controls Specialist II

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and installation of electrical/electronic equipment.
• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles.
• Partner with the maintenance planner to ensure electrical projects are properly scheduled on PMDs, and partner with the maintenance engineer to develop a good electrical/electronic preventative maintenance system.
• Perform design calculations and prepare equipment or material specifications for electrical and electronic PLC-based systems.
• Periodically investigate and make an analysis of electrical or electronic-based problems associated with the production operations and take the appropriate action to correct these problems.
• Assist and train maintenance, production, or other technicians as needed with technical or troubleshooting-related matters.
• Contribute to capital projects initiated by on-site engineering resources or the corporate Controls Team.
• Direct the work of outside contractors and maintenance staff during project installation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in industrial automation or a related field with 5+ years of experience OR a High School Diploma coupled with 7+ years of demonstrated experience in an industrial continuous process environment.
• Deep understanding of basic electrical theory.
• Knowledge of electrical/electromechanical devices.
• Knowledge of different types of instrumentation and how to calibrate them: Pressure, temperature, flow.
• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software - Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, FTView, CCW, and FTAC.
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drives.
• Expertise focused on electrical components, electrical power distribution systems, PLCs, instrumentation, and variable speed AC drives.
• HMI development experience - FTView and/or Wonderware.
• Experience with maintaining production networks, including servers and managed switches.
• Demonstrated process control experience in defining, designing, installing, and maintaining control logic systems and equipment in a continuous process manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use trending and other analytical tools to troubleshoot process issues.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Roth and pre-tax contributions to a robust 401K plan with an employer match contribution.
• Professional growth and development opportunities, including training programs and courses, and a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• Wellness programs, financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Opportunities for employees to connect with one another through Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

Pay

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications. Base Salary Range: $74,400-$102,300.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

• Free financial coaching.
• Product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Opportunities for employees to connect with one another through Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.