Automation Technician

Automation Controls Specialist - Canaan, CT

Full Time / Direct Hire w/ Benefits - Pay Rate: $35/hr to $45/hr

MUST HAVE SKILLS

• Understanding and experience with PLC programming, experience Allen-Bradley a plus.
• Experience working with electrical drives and robotics a plus. General PC skills required.
• Strong Electrical Troubleshooting Skills (reading machine schematics, investigating wiring and component issues, PLC and ladder logic solving / Robotic systems and Vision systems)

SUMMARY

As a member of the controls group, the Controls Specialist will provide direct support direct electrical support for existing and new production equipment. This includes:

- Identifying and implementing corrective actions for equipment for improved performance.

- Assisting the electronic technicians with troubleshooting.

- One of a group of plant controls specialists who are SMEs for technical direction.

- Support and coordination with the manufacturing team to improve overall equipment operating efficiencies. Supports efforts for continuous improvements of safety, quality, and cost.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Focus on production equipment: identify critical issues on equipment that are negatively affecting performance, formulate corrective actions to these issues, and implement these actions in a timely manner.
• Follow all relevant safety, quality, and technical procedures in the process.
• Act as a controls resource for manufacturing projects, or assist the controls specialist in project support.
• Proficiency in electrical design, machine controls, programming, and troubleshooting highly desired, with knowledge of established safety standards.
• Technical Capability in Electrical Troubleshooting: respond to calls from the production floor to diagnose and fix electrical issues with machinery.
• Flexibility for shift coverage required, as needed for business requirements and requested by the supervisor.
• Communicate with production leadership in terms of priority and status.
• Document work performed in a timely and detailed manner in work logs.
• Professional Support Attitude: work closely with production operators and technicians to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Availability to respond to occasional calls on nights and weekends.

Additional Responsibilities

• An active member of the manufacturing team to drive performance.
• Critical member of a multi-functional teams focused on new process and new equipment design, build, and installation.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Qualifications

Education:

• Preferred: Associate degree in Electronics / Electrical related field.
• Required: Certification (Any schooling for electrical fundamentals, troubleshooting)

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years Electrical Troubleshooting such as reading machine schematics, investigating wiring and component issues, PLC and ladder logic solving or Robotic systems and Vision systems.

Knowledge:

• Controls – Understanding and experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming a plus. Experience working with electrical drives and robotics a plus. General PC skills required.
• Machinery – A background in electro-mechanical systems and troubleshooting them, especially in a manufacturing environment, is a plus.
• Documentation – Must be diligent in daily use of machine logs to record the work performed.
• Reliability – Electronic technician coverage is vital to plant operations, must be very reliable.