Automation Technician

Purpose

Automation technicians will be responsible for supporting our project managers and system engineers with creating, installing, and commissioning of PLC/HMI/SCADA based systems as well as network and device integration work.

Essential functions and responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Complete start up and commissioning of new PLC/HMI/SCADA control systems, service and maintenance of existing installations, fault diagnoses, hardware repairs, programming bug fixes and alterations on customer sites

Complete diagnosing and resolving technical problems on job sites and provide appropriate reports to project management or operations leaders via email, SharePoint, OneDrive, or other repository applications

Attend and participate in project kickoff and turnover meetings with project managers to gain knowledge of project estimate, scope and finalize project completion documentation

Organize and maintain control submittal project redlines and submit to design engineer at project conclusion for as built drawing package creation

Work with other technicians to develop and share technical solutions

Actively participate in technician training to maintain technical expertise on new products, tools, and integration through continuing education initiatives

Minimum education & experience required to perform essential functions

Associate’s degree specialized in robotics, automation, technology or minimum of 3-5 years of experience with PLC/HMI control system in lieu of associate’s degree

Or bachelor’s degree specialized in technology, engineering, manufacturing

Mental and physical competencies required to perform essential functions

Working knowledge of at least one PLC software (i.e. Rockwell Suite, Modicon Unity Pro or Control Expert, Mitsubishi, or many others)

Working knowledge of at least one HMI software (i.e. Rockwell FactoryTalk View or Wonderware InTouch, or many others)

Working SCADA knowledge of at least one platform (i.e. Ignition, Factory Talk View SE, Optix, GE iFix, Ecostruxure Power Operations or SCADA, and many others)

Knowledge of common Windows Office applications and repositories (i.e. OneDrive, SharePoint, GIT)

Knowledge of Microsoft SQL or other database applications but not required

Knowledge of Ethernet and serial network communication formats and hardware configurations

Understanding of basic process controls (i.e. PID control loops, motor control, commissioning of digital and analog measurement devices)

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written

Ability to travel to customer locations for overnight work approximately 25%

Environmental adaptability

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer

Must be able to lift 20 pounds occasionally

Significant field and client interactions on construction job sites, which may require prolonged periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs

Occasional exposure to variety of temperature and weather conditions

Equipment/tools

Laptop computer

Equal opportunity employer statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.