Automation Technician

Automation Technician needs 3-5 years of previous experience in a technical support and/or engineering role within a manufacturing environment

Automation Technician requires:

Associate degree in electrical/electronics maintenance or a related technical field

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in industrial elec. maint. or military equivalent

Successful completion of ISA Certified Control Systems Technician Level 1

Knowledge of national electrical code

MS Office suite

Leadership in previous roles

PLCs

Certified forklift or ability to get certified

Automation Technician duties:

• Interpret electrical schematics.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic components including: - Solid State Devices (photo eyes, prox switches) - Motors and Motor Controllers - Variable Frequency Drives - Switchgear - 480 volt - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) - Servo Motion Controllers

• Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) via remote computer stations and make programming modifications. The individual should possess knowledge in the following software technologies and architecture: - RS Logix 5000, 500, 5 - PanelBuilder 32, RS View Studio, Intouch graphics - Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, VB script - Trio Motion, EPAS Motion, Parker Automation - Network Protocols: Control Net, Devicenet, DH+, Ethernet TCP/IP, Sercos - Cognex Insight, Keyence Vision, Omron Vision

• Design control circuits, both hard-wired and PLC logic, and incorporate them to make improvements in the Processing and Packaging areas.

• Calibrate electronic instrumentation including mass flowmeters, differential pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, digital/analog control valves and I-P controllers.

• Coordinate installation of projects utilizing outside contractors and assume responsibility for final inspection and acceptance of the project.

• Call equipment and/or parts vendors for support in troubleshooting problems and/or optimizing equipment.