Control Systems Technician - Process Automation

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of intake and technical owner for all site process automation and control system work requests; prioritize requests based on business needs and production impact
• Determine whether automation work can be executed internally or require external automation vendors or system integrators
• Develop technical scopes of work and coordinate execution of automation activities
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, automation hardware, AC&O, and MES systems
• Serve as site Subject Matter Expert (SME) and escalation resource
• Conduct weekly audits of automation programming changes
• Deliver PLC and HMI programming training
• Support Management of Change (MOC) and Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews

Qualifications

• Advanced PLC and HMI expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, ability to read electrical schematics, strong communication skills, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Associates degree (A.A.S.) preferred, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Technology, Instrumentation & Controls, Mechatronics, associated with equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial automation experience.
• Experience in machine automation and controls including but not limited to PLC / HMI programming, robot programming and integration.
• Experience with machine vision and automated inspection desired.
• Experience with PID Controllers and data historian systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience in machine safety and safety controls will be a differential.
• Experience with industrial machinery and electrical circuitry.
• Familiarity of industry and corporate standards and industry best practices.
• Ability to create and interpret technical schematics and electrical drawings.
• Ability to utilize CAD software (SolidWorks preferred), and Excel.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Systematic decision making, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute multiple concurrent projects/initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills (oral and written communication) with the ability to collaborate with leaders, peers, operators, and technicians.
• Ability to build, lead, and work as a team member in a respectful manner in a diverse work environment.
• Proven commitment, focus, and effectiveness in advancing core values.