CAE Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition: CAE Technician
Pay Rate: $33.00 - $40.00 /hourly
Location: Lathrop, CA
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 6:00am - 6:00pm or 6:00pm - 6:00am - 1 opening for each shift.
Job Description:
The Controls Automation & Electrical Technician will troubleshoot, service and fix the automated systems, computerized systems, and robotic devices, such as Automated Controls, Robotic Assembly devices and Computer-Controlled Systems across the site. Additional duties include production support in the area of controls, automation, electrical, and electronics are required. As a member of the Controls, Automation, and Electrical (CAE) group this role is expected to assist, support shift production teams, as well as develop, design, implement and validate projects and modifications on electrical/electronic/programming by performing the duties listed below.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, service and fix the computerized systems and robotic devices that are designed to reduce human interaction, such as robotic assembly devices and computer-controlled building air-conditioning systems.
• Perform routine and emergency diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems, and perform repairs.
• Manufacture, document, and test control systems and process controls.
• Installation, testing and calibration level, temperature, and flow controls.
• Programable logic Control (PLC) Communication and Automation Systems. Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems. PLC programs, motor VFD's and other electronic systems.
• Troubleshoot, Modify, and Maintain a variety of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) using Ignition SCADA, SQL Historian, Compact-Logics, Allen Bradley PLC 5, Allen Bradley SLC 500, Allen Bradley CLX 5500, Allen Bradley Panel View, and GE Fanuc LM-90 platforms.
• Assist on shift and as needed with Program logic and automation to support all aspects of automation across the site
• Knowledgeable of all different Electrical power profiles and able to troubleshoot effectively
• Design, fabricate and test Electrical Panels to support all levels of automation and power distribution across the site
• Instrument maintenance and calibration
• Create, organize, and maintain documentation related to aforementioned items
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 + years' experience in related industry.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Electrical Instrumentation and calibration.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting of programs
• Electrical and PLC documentation reading and writing.
• Safe working knowledge related to electrical and mechanical activities
• Computer Applications knowledge for Word, spreadsheets, and charting.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Training in electrical, electronics and programmable logic controllers.
• Experience variable frequency drives and motion control.
• Analog and digital circuitry.
• Ability to work with had tools and various instruments.
• Frequently squat, bend, kneel, climb, reach overhead, and push/pull/lift/carry 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industrial courses and certifications from accredited program in Electronics, Industrial power and Robotics and Automation

Equipment Operated:

• DVOM
• Calibration equipment
• Fabrication tools and equipment
• Conduit bending tools
• Hand tools

Bonus Potential:The CAE Technician will be eligible to participate in the company Bonus Program for non-exempt employees. Under this Program, quarterly and annual bonus payouts are based on achievement of targeted production numbers (company reserves the right to change bonus structure at any time.

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