Automation & Controls Technician - C shift

Responsibilities

• Execute the plant's controls architecture with focus on process stability, system availability, as well as ease of operation and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot complex PLC-equipment problems and performing systems tests in line and sandbox.
• Analyses designs, programs, simulations, and test procedures for automated machinery and processes and communicates discrepancies to vendors for corrections.
• Contributes to new equipment planning and performs buy off checks for PLC/Automation equipment.
• Execute software changes and optimization on automation equipment.
• Executes PMs, Safety Checks & work orders on automation equipment.
• Optimization, debugging & rewriting of automation software programs.
• Works with planning, engineering and commissioning of controls equipment till final buy-offs of equipment in the shops together with suppliers and MBV production / maintenance teams.
• Driving continuous improvement process to optimize manufacturing efficiency in PLC/Robot/Automation software.
• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings & supports/guides technicians on shift to review logic to resolve breakdowns.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Required: 4+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 3 years relevant experience; OR Relevant associates degree + 1 year relevant experience
• Preferred: 5+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 4 years relevant experience; OR Relevant assoc. degree + 2 years relevant experience
• Indirectly relevant experience: experience working with automation equipment, mechanical repairs, working toward a related degree or certification

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of computer programming and software development.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex PLC-equipment problems and perform complex systems tests in line and sandbox.
• MB buy-off experience to ramp up new installation & check line builder implementation regarding ECM- Standard.
• Experience with PLC’s and robotics and automation and process equipment (Integra Wave 5/6/7 & Kuka KRC4).
• Optimization of series programming, cycle time optimization, archive of backups, correction of findings in the PLC program
• Project Management experience
• Strong process engineering “LEAN” skill set
• Independent working skills.
• Good coordination skills

Benefits

• EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING