Automation & Control Technician

Simply Staffed•Fayetteville, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation & Control Technician will provide technical leadership and support to the maintenance technicians at the facility. This role involves using appropriate tools to troubleshoot and diagnose the root cause of electrical issues, and working with internal and external resources to resolve issues quickly and effectively. The technician will decode complex electrical schematics and user manuals to troubleshoot and maintain cutting-edge equipment, solve automation and robotics software issues, and tackle hardware challenges by resolving PLC and touchscreen issues. Additionally, the role includes diagnosing and resolving control networking issues, collaborating with IT to maintain and troubleshoot servers, and identifying and driving automation improvements. The technician will take ownership of the facility’s electrical and automation.

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited college or technical school and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as electrical schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and procedure manuals in English.
Ability to write routine reports, procedural manuals, and correspondence in English.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and in group situations.
Ability to respond to questions from internal/external customers/vendors at all levels including management.
Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell automation required.
Allen Bradley programming experience.
RS Logix 5000 experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatics helpful.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and support to the maintenance technicians at the facility.
Use the appropriate tools (e.g., Multimeter, PC, Software) to troubleshoot and diagnose the root cause of electrical issues in the facility.
Work with internal and external resources to resolve issues as quickly and effectively as possible.
Decode complex electrical schematics and user manuals to troubleshoot and maintain cutting-edge equipment, keeping operations running smoothly.
Solve automation and robotics software issues, applying advanced problem-solving skills to optimize processes.
Tackle hardware challenges head-on by resolving PLC and touchscreen issues to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
Diagnose and resolve control networking issues, keeping systems connected and reliable.
Collaborate with IT to maintain and troubleshoot servers, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted operations.
Identify and drive automation improvements that elevate processes, making them faster, more efficient, and more reliable.
Take ownership of the facility’s electrical and automation.