Automation Technician 3/4

Northrop Grumman•Corinne, UT

13d•$57,500 - $113,900•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking an Automation Technician 3/4 to support our Automation Controls Engineering team at the Promontory Utah facility.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent training in Electronics Technology
Automation Technician 3: 5+ years working in industry as an electronic technician
Automation Technician 4: 10+ years working in industry as an electronic technician
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work on equipment, including climbing ladders to access equipment on roofs in all weather, using man lifts and scissor lifts when necessary.
Ability to work in hazardous environments including Electrical Cabinets and around Energetic Material.
Understand and follow electrical schematics proficiently.
Troubleshoot/Diagnose machine electrical control systems hardware (e.g. PLC, Servos, VFD’s, RTD’s, TC’s, etc.).
Understand PLC ladder logic and HMI logic for troubleshooting equipment (Allen Bradley PLCs Preferred).
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with Windows 11.
Installing/Uninstalling software.
Shared account access
Remote access
Familiar with Allen Bradley PLC/HMI systems.
Software installation and licensing.
Communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, etc.)
RecipePRO
Familiar with AC/DC drives and servo systems.
Experience working with 480 Volt / 3 phase equipment.
Retrofit obsolete components and systems including controls.
Familiarity of NDT systems, CNC machines, process/instrumentation controls, camera systems and fire alarm systems.
Knowledge and experience using oscilloscopes and various high voltage measurement test equipment.

Responsibilities

Leading a team to troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain a variety of Allen Bradley PLC’s, VFD’s and other control systems.
Performing tasks like software control, troubleshooting/programming PLC and HMI programming, and troubleshooting and replacing electrical hardware (e.g. PLC’s, I/O, sensors, etc.).
Assisting with development of practices to minimize downtime and increase reliability of automated plant equipment.
Performing test readings using several different instruments, including analog signal testers, power monitors, oscilloscopes, signal generators and digital multimeters.