Description:
If you are detail-oriented, technically skilled, and enjoy problem-solving, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a Process Control Technician/Automation Specialist and contribute to the success of our manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the Design and implementation of automated systems for use in diverse manufacturing and production environments such as batching controllers, vision inspection systems, robotics etc.
- Assist in the development and implementation of data loggers to interface with ERP systems.
- Support existing automation technology with component and process upgrades.
- Troubleshoots and resolves complex technical problems with automated systems to include robotic applications, database, server problems, programmable controllers, and other automation devices.
- Identifying and repair malfunctions in equipment and possible causes for these malfunctions
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, industrial automation or related field or associated degree with experience in related field.
- Experience with the design and implementation of automated systems, utilizing programmable controllers, vision systems, robotics and other peripheral devices used in automation of production equipment.
- Knowledge of Process control, P&ID drawings, Ladder Diagrams, Electrical fundamentals, Mechanical fundamentals, Basic flow, temperature, pressure, and level fundamentals and Problem-solving techniques
- Ability to create process flow diagrams.
- Ability to utilize PLC software such as Rockwell Automation Factory Talk and or similar software to modify and create automation programs.
- Ability to program VFD’s
- Use of SolidWorks, AutoCAD and Visio software a plus.
- Reading technical documents
- Basic computer proficiency, such as data entry and Microsoft Office programs
- Knowledge of safe working practices around moving and electrical equipment