Technician- Automation I USA

About the role

The position involves supporting manufacturing operations, assisting with equipment implementation/startup, PLC/HMI programming, and troubleshooting/managing manufacturing processes control systems. This role directly supports a manufacturing site, with a rotating 36/48 hour work week schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support of manufacturing facilities, including remote support of worldwide 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 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.
• Education: Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Robotics, Industrial Controls, or Electronic Engineering (preferred), or 5+ years verifiable experience in a related field (i.e., Semiconductors, Automotive).
• Skills: Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, interpret data, and make reasonable conclusions; knowledge of reading electrical/mechanical drawings and suggesting modifications; understanding of manufacturing processes and safety requirements; proficiency in programming/troubleshooting Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC’s and FactoryTalk View ME; competence in Autodesk AutoCAD drafting software; basic understanding of computer hardware/applications and the Microsoft Office family; basic understanding of corporate Ethernet architectures and systems; proficient communications skills; basic understanding of SQL Database tables/queries; basic understanding of data collection processes and OPC protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and set priorities.
• Good understanding/knowledge of interpreting data and making reasonable conclusions to assist in trouble-shooting process.
• 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 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.

Skills

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and set priorities.
• Good understanding/knowledge of interpreting data and making reasonable conclusions to assist in trouble-shooting process.
• 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 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.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Estimated Salary Range: US

Schedule

Rotating 36/48 hour work week schedule, including working every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.

Physical Demands

• 20/40 vision in both eyes (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators).