Automation Controls Specialist
About The Position
The Automation & Controls Specialist is responsible for maintaining and improving automation control systems integral to production processes. This role involves troubleshooting and implementing controls improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve reliability. The goal is to increase equipment uptime, efficiency, and quality through the utilization of technology and continuous equipment improvement. A secondary responsibility includes supporting training, Robot and PLC programming, motion control programming, operator interface programming and fault recovery, temperature control, robotic, vision, supporting I&E technicians on Instrumentation troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting, and facility systems programming and implementation.
Requirements
- Strong project management and people skills.
- Proficient in MS Office/Excel.
- Must be able to read and communicate in English to understand technical documents, safety procedures, and instructions relevant to job duties. English proficiency is required due to operational and safety communication needs.
Nice To Haves
- PLC, HMI, robotics, instrumentation, and AutoCAD experience preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical, Instrumentation, Robotics preferred.
- Preferred 5–7 years experience in robotic systems (ABB) and PLC/HMI (Allen Bradley) including troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Perform continuous improvement activities to improve safety, productivity, and reduce production cost.
- Troubleshoot and implement modifications to electrical systems including robotics, automated equipment, and drives.
- Assist in PM strategy development and predictive maintenance improvements.
- Support major maintenance, emergency repairs, and corrective actions.
- Participate in controls projects, capital projects, and new machinery pre-design reviews.
- Provide training and guidance to maintenance personnel.
- Maintain and manage Calibration software (Beamex).
- Support I&E technicians with troubleshooting and calibration.
- PLC, HMI, and robotics design, implementation, and modification.
- Incorporating new equipment into control logic.
- Provide guidance to less experienced team members.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Available
- Matching 401K
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
