Automation Technician I - Industrial

About the role

Automation Technicians will support Project Managers and System Engineers with creating, installing, and commissioning PLC/HMI/SCADA-based systems as well as network and device integration work. Candidates applying through the Little Rock, Fort Smith, or Fayetteville, Arkansas postings should be aware that the position’s physical work location is in Clarksville, Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project programming, start-up, and commissioning of new PLC/HMI/SCADA control systems
• Service and maintain existing installations, perform fault diagnoses, hardware repairs, and programming bug fixes and alterations on customer sites
• Diagnose and resolve technical problems on jobs and provide appropriate reports to Project Management or Operations Leaders via email, SharePoint, OneDrive, or other repository applications
• Attend project kickoff and turnover meetings with Project Managers to understand project estimate, scope, and final project completion documentation
• Organize and maintain control submittal project redlines and submit to design engineer at project end for as-built drawing package creation after review from Team Lead or Senior Engineer
• Work with other technicians to develop and share technical solutions
• Participate in technician training to maintain technical expertise on new products, tools, and integration through continuing education initiatives

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience with PLC/HMI control systems preferred
• Or an A.A.S. degree specialized in Robotics, Automation, Technology, or in process of completion

Skills

• Working knowledge of at least one PLC software (e.g., Rockwell RSLogix, Studio 5000, CCW, Modicon Unity Pro, Mitsubishi)
• Working knowledge of at least one HMI software (e.g., Rockwell FactoryTalk View, Wonderware InTouch)
• Working SCADA knowledge preferred but not required (e.g., Ignition, FactoryTalk View SE, Optix, GE iFix, EcoStruxure Power Operations)
• Knowledge of common Windows Office applications and repositories (e.g., OneDrive, SharePoint, GIT)
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL or other database applications preferred but not required
• Knowledge of Ethernet and serial network communication formats and hardware configurations
• Understanding of basic process controls (e.g., PID control loops, motor control, commissioning of digital and analog measurement devices)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to travel to customer locations for overnight work approximately 25% of the time

Environmental Adaptability

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer
• Ability to lift 20 pounds occasionally
• Significant field and client interactions on construction job sites, which may require prolonged periods of standing, walking, and/or climbing stairs
• Occasional exposure to a variety of temperature and weather conditions

Equipment/Tools

• Laptop computer