Our client is seeking a Controls Engineer/Technician to be part of a great team with minimal weekend travel. Primary focus will be on automation projects and customer service calls and visits dealing with controls, data acquisition, wiring and other related issues. The selected candidate will be skilled in the design, installation, and upkeep of PLC based controls in manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities:
- Design and engineer a variety of batching control systems that integrate new and existing hardware/software for comprehensive and intuitive operation.
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot Rockwell PLCs, PanelViews, VFDs and industrial communication networks.
- Troubleshoot controls, instruments, and electrical problems.
- Perform on-site commissioning and training.
- Assist and provide training to maintenance, production or other technicians as needed with technical or troubleshooting-related matters.
- Analytically evaluate the system equipment to optimize system performance.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair customer’s control system as required, either onsite or remotely.
- Perform diagnostic tests and troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems using advanced tools, with a strong emphasis on digital multimeters.
Qualifications:
- 2 or 4 year college degree.
- 3 or more years of experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, programming and hardware. (CompactLogix, ControlLogix, MicroLogix)
- Understanding of UL 508A control panel construction/design requirements.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or be authorized to work in the U.S.A without sponsorship, now or in the future.
- Familiarity with industrial control panel components and their purpose.
- Experience using AutoCAD.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multitask and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to communicate technically, both internally and externally with customers, as needed.
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time. Most travel is Monday to Friday.
- Possess the manual dexterity to handle small components and use hand and power tools.
- The ability to climb, balance, and work on ladders and other elevated platforms.
- Work in various environments, including navigating tight spaces and working in hot, cold, or inclement weather conditions.
Note: To comply with state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided as a guideline. The final salary offer will be determined based on factors such as work experience, education/training, key skills, and other considerations.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. Hiring company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
