Automation and Controls Technician (2nd Shift)

Eaton Corporation•Lincoln, IL

28d•$38 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking an Automation and Controls Technician for the 2nd Shift. This role involves planning, laying out, installing, maintaining, programming, and troubleshooting electrical equipment and electronic controls, including PLCs and motion control devices. The technician will also perform associated mechanical tasks. Responsibilities include creating specifications for electrical systems and wiring diagrams for automation controls, programming computerized systems and robotic devices using languages like PLC Ladder Logic and Visual Basic, and working from complicated drawings or independently to create necessary documentation. The technician must stay current with industry developments, direct the work of helpers, instruct plant emergency response members, and adhere to all facility safety and environmental guidelines, including National Electrical Code Requirements. The role also emphasizes maintaining organization and cleanliness of the work area and supporting quality and manufacturing principles.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a maintenance electronics technician and/or controls in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with PLC and other electronics equipment.

Responsibilities

Plan, layout, install, maintain, program, and troubleshoot electrical equipment and electronic controls, including PLCs and motion control devices.
Perform mechanical tasks associated with electrical and electronic control systems.
Create specifications for electrical systems and wiring diagrams for automation controls systems and equipment.
Create new code to control computerized systems and robotic devices using various programming languages, including PLC Ladder Logic and Visual Basic.
Work from complicated drawings, specifications, or wiring diagrams, and have a hands-on knowledge of electricity and electronics.
Work without drawings and create such drawings when necessary for project work.
Keep current with new developments in the respective field.
Direct the work of helpers and instruct plant emergency response members.
Adhere to all facility safety guidelines and encourage communication and participation of personnel to further identify and reduce/eliminate potential hazards.
Perform all work in accordance with National Electrical Code Requirements.
Adhere to and support all facility environmental guidelines and procedures to identify additional pollution prevention projects to reduce waste and utility consumption.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of the work area.
Support and abide by all procedures set forth to assure product and process quality and plant manufacturing principles.