Automation & Controls Specialist II
About The Position
The Automation and Controls Specialist role provides leadership and technical expertise in support of the safe and reliable operation of the manufacturing plant. Their primary focus will be on electrical projects dealing with controls, data acquisition, and other related issues. Responsibilities include troubleshooting control, instrument, and electrical problems that adversely affect the manufacturing process. In addition, it is expected that this individual will mentor a small team of maintenance E/I technicians and work with the planner on preventative maintenance programs to enhance reliability. The selected candidate will be skilled in the design, installation, and upkeep of PLC-based controls in an industrial continuous process environment.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in industrial automation or a related field with 5+ years of experience OR a High School Diploma coupled with 7+ years of demonstrated experience in an industrial continuous process environment.
- Deep understanding of basic electrical theory.
- Knowledge of electrical/electromechanical devices.
- Knowledge of different types of instrumentation and how to calibrate them: Pressure, temperature, flow.
- Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software - Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, FTView, CCW, and FTAC.
- Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drives.
- Expertise focused on electrical components, electrical power distribution systems, PLCs, instrumentation, and variable speed AC drives.
- HMI development experience - FTView and/or Wonderware.
- Experience with maintaining production networks, including servers and managed switches.
- Demonstrated process control experience in defining, designing, installing, and maintaining control logic systems and equipment in a continuous process manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to use trending and other analytical tools to troubleshoot process issues.
- Effective communication skills.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future requirements for sponsorship of an employment-based visa status.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley Kinetix servo drives.
- Controls experience with a continuous web handling operation.
- Experience with DC drives.
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley safety PLCs, I/O, and STO hardware.
Responsibilities
- Manage the design and installation of electrical/electronic equipment.
- Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles.
- Partner with the maintenance planner to ensure electrical projects are properly scheduled on PMDs, and partner with the maintenance engineer to develop a good electrical/electronic preventative maintenance system.
- Perform design calculations and prepare equipment or material specifications for electrical and electronic PLC-based systems.
- Periodically investigate and make an analysis of electrical or electronic-based problems associated with the production operations and take the appropriate action to correct these problems.
- Assist and train maintenance, production, or other technicians as needed with technical or troubleshooting-related matters.
- Contribute to capital projects initiated by on-site engineering resources or the corporate Controls Team.
- Direct the work of outside contractors and maintenance staff during project installation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
- Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
- Robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
- Wellness program.
- Free financial coaching.
- Referral program.
- Product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
- Internal training programs and courses.
- Generous tuition reimbursement program.
- Competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
