Technician- Automation I (A Crew) USA

About the role

The position is an entry-level Automation Technician controls role supporting manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will be required to support manufacturing facilities, including remote support of worldwide manufacturing facilities. They will troubleshoot, repair, problem-solve, and maintain all electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment. This position directly supports a manufacturing site, with a rotating 36/48 hour work week schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support of manufacturing facilities, including remote support of world-wide manufacturing facilities.
• Troubleshoot, repair, problem-solve, and maintain all electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Aid in coordination of new equipment installation and implementation, including MES integration events.
• Maintain and update manufacturing process tool electrical drawings, ensuring equipment changes are documented and drawings are kept current.
• Implement new software changes/upgrades specified by the Controls Engineering Department.
• Identify, research, document, and present solutions to control problems and continuous improvement projects.
• Interface with multiple departments within the organization.
• Maintain effective communications levels and foster team building.
• Ensure adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing equipment electrical/electronic/controls experience.
• No degree - Must have 5+ years verifiable experience in a related field (e.g., Semiconductors, Automotive).
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and set priorities.
• Good understanding/knowledge of reading electrical/mechanical drawings and suggesting modifications as required.
• Good understanding/knowledge of manufacturing processes and safety requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency and problem-solving ability to trouble-shoot electrical/electronic control systems in manufacturing environments.
• Competent in Autodesk AutoCAD drafting software to create electrical schematic and panel layouts.
• Good understanding/knowledge programming/trouble-shooting of Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC’s.
• Good understanding/knowledge programming/trouble-shooting Rockwell Automation Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) utilizing FactoryTalk View ME; Proface HMI experience a plus.
• Good understanding trouble-shooting at least two control networks including ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus and/or Ethernet.
• Basic understanding/knowledge of robotic systems including trouble-shooting, programming, safety.
• Basic understanding of computer hardware/applications and the Microsoft Office family.
• Basic understanding of corporate Ethernet architectures and systems.
• Proficient communications skills both verbal and written.
• Basic understanding of SQL Database tables/queries.
• Basic understanding of data collection processes and OPC protocols.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Minimum 2 years of manufacturing equipment electrical/electronic/controls experience. Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Robotics, Industrial Controls, or Electronic Engineering (preferred).

Skills

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and set priorities.
• Ability to interpret data and make reasonable conclusions to assist in trouble-shooting process.
• Good understanding/knowledge of reading electrical/mechanical drawings and suggest modifications as required.
• Good understanding/knowledge of manufacturing processes and safety requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency and problem-solving ability to trouble-shoot electrical/electronic control systems in manufacturing environment.
• Competent in Autodesk AutoCAD drafting software to create electrical schematic and panel layouts.
• Good understanding/knowledge programming/trouble-shooting of Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC’s.
• Good understanding/knowledge programming/trouble-shooting Rockwell Automation Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) utilizing FactoryTalk View ME; Proface HMI experience a plus.
• Good understanding trouble-shooting at least two control networks including ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus and/or Ethernet.
• Basic understanding/knowledge of robotic systems including trouble-shooting, programming, safety.
• Basic understanding of computer hardware/applications and the Microsoft Office family.
• Basic understanding of corporate Ethernet architectures and systems.
• Proficient communications skills both verbal and written.
• Basic understanding of SQL Database tables/queries.
• Basic understanding of data collection processes and OPC protocols.

Pay

$26.97-$38.46 hourly.

Schedule

This results in a rotating 36/48 hour work week schedule, which includes working every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday.