Automation and Controls Technician II

Bigelow Tea • Fairfield, CT

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About The Position

The Automation and Controls Technician II programs PLCs and designs, maintains, and troubleshoots manufacturing control devices and systems. The role supports production floors and equipment, develops and upgrades electronic monitoring and automatic data collection systems, and assists Maintenance Department personnel with automation and controls issues. It also involves designing and fabricating supplemental project equipment, wiring control panels, performing preventive maintenance, preparing electrical drawings, maintaining software and PLC files, and developing project schedules. A flexible schedule is needed to support production machine maintenance and timely completion of automation and controls projects.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in electronics and two years of experience in the maintenance and programming of PLCs and electronic control devices in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Program PLCs and design manufacturing control devices using PLCs, sensors, motors, servos, and related components; troubleshoot ladder logic problems.
• Provide maintenance support for production floors and automation and controls equipment.
• Develop and upgrade electronic systems for monitoring packaging and production equipment.
• Program and maintain production-floor automatic data collection systems.
• Assist Maintenance Department personnel with troubleshooting automation and controls problems on production equipment.
• Design and fabricate supplemental equipment for project-related activities.
• Fabricate and wire control panels for conveying systems and packaging equipment.
• Perform automation and controls preventive maintenance.
• Prepare electrical drawings as required.
• Maintain and update software and PLC files.
• Develop project schedules, including costs, review dates, and timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to support production machine maintenance and timely completion of automation and controls projects.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off and other paid leave; short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; and additional employee benefits.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for incentive compensation. Eligibility, coverage, and plan terms vary and are governed by plan documents and company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree