Controls Technician - 2nd shift - Monday-Thursday - 4pm-230am

Fox Factory•Gainesville, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists and advises on automation projects built by outside automation suppliers including conceptual design work, equipment specification, project management, factory acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning/debug. Provides automation and process control support for operations at 24/7 production plants. Identifies potential process improvement projects, designs and develops SCADA & PLC programs to address them properly. Capable of performing work as an electrician (e.g. wiring, electrical component installation). Works with the Engineering staff to develop, evaluate, and enhance manufacturing methods. Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding automation and process control capabilities. Assists with developing product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Works with the Maintenance Department to troubleshoot production issues. Modifies PLC programs as necessary to ensure production processes remain effective and efficient. Improves PLC programs to increase efficiency and improve process quality performance. Ensures that facility software and programs are properly backed up. Maintains product and company reputation by complying with all government regulations and safety requirements. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Requirements

Strong electrical knowledge, including hands on experience with PLC’s/HMI, robots, motion controls and associated programming software
Familiar with PC–based controller/interface from windows to real time multi-tasking operating system/embedded and PLC, HMI, PID servo control, linear motor, robot controller, stepper motor controller, data acquisition, vision system, power distribution, low/high voltage system wiring to board level design.
Associates or Technical degree preferred
6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability developing and implementing automation processes and equipment required.

Responsibilities

Provide automation and process control support for operations at 24/7 production plants.
Identify potential process improvement projects, design and develop SCADA & PLC programs to address them properly.
Capable of performing work as an electrician (e.g. wiring, electrical component installation).
Works with the Engineering staff to develop, evaluate, and enhance manufacturing methods.
Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding automation and process control capabilities.
Assists with developing product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Works with the Maintenance Department to troubleshoot production issues.
Modifies PLC programs as necessary to ensure production processes remain effective and efficient.
Improves PLC programs to increase efficiency and improve process quality performance.
Ensures that facility software and programs are properly backed up.
Maintains product and company reputation by complying with all government regulations and safety requirements.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.