Automation & Controls Specialist (Starlink Production)

Responsibilities

• Create, redline, modify, and correct electrical and pneumatic schematics for automated equipment using EPLAN Electrical/Fluid and Visio software suites
• Wire, commission, and validate electromechanical and pneumatic control systems
• Build control panels to NFPA 79 & UL 508A standards
• Design and commission basic PLC and HMI software applications
• Interpret and develop logic for Beckoff Twincat, Siemens TIA, and Allen-Bradley RSLogix
• Troubleshoot and modify PLC and HMI software
• Spec and procure required components, sensors, and hardware needed for implementing controls solutions
• Develop new and improve design on existing production assets
• Establish effective project management skills to drive efficient project completion
• Promote 5S principles of organizing and sustaining efficient and presentable team work spaces
• Read, understand, and utilize system-level schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic)
• Support production devices (HMIs, VM’s, Thin Clients, IoT devices)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and production environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• 2+ years of experience with working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated hands-on skill in fault finding, mechanical system troubleshooting, and solid problem resolution skills
• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills; a team player, yet able to work independently when necessary
• Exceptional problem solving and communication skills, creative, and has strong organizational skills as well as documentation
• Strong, working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes
• PLC & HMI programming experience or familiarization using Ladder Logic and Structured Text Language
• Mechanical equipment design/build experience
• Experience with electrical control panel design, building, and wiring
• Electrical schematic drawing/updates
• Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings
• Analytical skills - Skilled at gathering and analyzing information to understand complex situations and solve problems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be available one or more of the following shifts:
• A shift, 5am-5pm Sunday-Tuesday, every other Wednesday
• B shift, 5am-5pm Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday
• C shift, 5pm-5am Sunday-Tuesday, every other Wednesday
• D shift, 5pm-5am Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday
• Must be willing and able to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed
• Must be able to gain forklift certification
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.