Specialist, Automation Controls

Leviton•Morganton, NC

59d

About The Position

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world. Responsible for developing and maintaining electrical systems and programming necessary for the operation of equipment and machinery used in manufacturing, including documenting, developing, implementing, and sustaining equipment and machines for the production, validation and inspection of product. Perform all functions in a safe manner and within quality standards.

Requirements

Solid understanding of mechanical equipment, processes, and machine controls
Ability to have a basic understanding of mechanical equipment and processes
Ability to develop machine programs and documentation using machine programming languages. This includes programming PLCs, robots, actuators, servos, and vision systems
Ability to develop machine and equipment electrical specifications including electrical schematics and wiring guidelines
Ability to complete the assembly and wiring of machines to specifications and manage other resources to complete similar work
Ability to organize documentation and work such that it is understandable by peers and can be used in debug and trouble shooting
Ability to debug and troubleshoot equipment for electrical and minor mechanical problems. This requires a basic understanding of the mechanical functions of the machines so that the source of the issue can be identified
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint at an intermediate level
Ability to document programs and schematics using computer programs such as CAD or Visio
Ability to organize programming and machine functions into a flow chart
Ability to integrate multiple pieces of equipment or stations into a system
Ability to problem solve and manage multiple priorities on a daily basis
Requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, pushing, pulling, and feeling
Requires eye/hand/foot coordination
Requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Associate of Science degree in Engineering. Significant experience and skills in the field may be considered in lieu of degree or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years experience including the development and maintenance of machines and equipment used in manufacturing and should include experience in programming PLCs, HMIs, and process controls

Responsibilities

Analyze and troubleshoot complex electrical systems for equipment and machines under the direction of a senior automation engineer or manager to support manufacturing
Develop programs to control PLCs, HMIs, actuators, servos, motion controllers, and vision systems
Document programs and electrical systems of equipment and machines using appropriate programs in accordance with safety requirements and quality system procedures
Specify and order electrical components needed to support the operation of equipment
Debug, troubleshoot and repair equipment and machinery in support of production, quality and design engineering groups
Assemble, wire, program, install, and debug equipment purchased or developed internally
Document operating manuals for equipment and machines developed internally or purchased
Provide guidance to a team of controls technicians
Perform other responsibilities as assigned