Electronic Technician

Job Title - Control Technician

Location Mebane, NC

Duration - 12+months assignment

Hours: 8am-5pm

What will you do?

• Figures out root cause of failures and problems with automation equipment.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a broad manufacturing base Troubleshoot & support:
• Various PLC formats with heavy emphasis on Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI hardware and software: SLC, PLC, Contol Logix, Panel view A wide variety of automation technologies, including: Robots, Printing (Pad/Screen/Offset/InkJet), Ultrasonic Welders, Vision Systems, Leak Testers, Labelers, Capping Equipment, reamers & other finishing equipment.
• Works with equipment vendors to solve automation problems & increase self-knowledge.
• Interacts with molding setups & process engineering to solve component related issues & their effect on the automation process.
• Support Automation Engineering with installation of improvements & new Automation.
• Coaches Automation Associates in work centers supporting root cause troubleshooting.
• Develop / modify procedures & training guidelines as needed for automation processes.
• Read & modify electrical schematics.
• Designs, sketches & dimensions improvements to existing automation systems Tracks & helps maintain automation data (stops, scrap, etc…) to support continuous improvement process. Uses PPI tools and Lean techniques to analyze data and improve processes.

Education and Experience:

Associates degree in Engineering or a technical field. Equivalent experience will be considered, with a demonstrated record of self-development and continuous learning.

3+ years related automated equipment experience required.

Must have a very broad electrical and mechanical background, including hands on experience with PLC’s, robots, motion controls and associated programming software.