Automation Controls Specialist

2 weeks ago

Anoka, Minnesota, United States Insulet Corporation Full time
Job Title: Controls & Instrumentation Technician

Insulet Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Controls & Instrumentation Technician to join our team in Acton, MA. As a key member of our Engineering Support department, you will play a critical role in the startup and maintenance of our manufacturing operations.

Job Summary:

The Controls & Instrumentation Technician will be responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement of process equipment. This includes assembly and process equipment for the startup of new Manufacturing Operations in Acton, MA. The successful candidate will also be responsible for direct engineering and maintenance of equipment in Acton, MA, ensuring a high level of machine uptime and minimal production scrap on complex discrete component assembly equipment.

Responsibilities:
  • Sound hands-on technical ability with controls infrastructure methodologies, including PLCs, Vision systems, HMIs, communications, database management, and drives.
  • Strong proficiency in PLC programming (Rockwell ControlLogix), HMI programming, Cognex vision systems setup and programming desired.
  • Strong knowledge of VFD and Servo drives and motion control (AB & SEW preferred).
  • Experience with machine vision is a strong plus (Keyence and Cognex preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of PID loops and process control concepts.
  • SQL Server Database knowledge and Visual Basic Programming a plus.
  • Troubleshoot and identify potential decision or solutions for controls and instrumentation related errors, safety issues, or general operating inefficiencies with assembly production processes.
  • Organize, report, train, and present technical work to various levels within the organization.
  • Champion process improvement in assigned areas by analyzing equipment maintenance history, identifying significant causes of waste, coordinating with appropriate employees to develop root-cause solutions, and providing maintenance assistance as necessary.
  • Provide Preventative Maintenance support for plant and equipment.
  • Repair and maintain items necessary to maintain process equipment in cGMP condition.
  • Assist in day-to-day support of operators, adjustments, setups, and change over.
  • Responsible to report safety, quality, and regulatory compliance concerns to leadership.
Requirements:
  • At least 5 years of direct experience in working with, troubleshooting, and optimizing discrete component assembly equipment controls and instrumentation.
  • Engineering Technician Diploma or Associates Degree preferred.
  • Electrical License a plus.
  • Software experience desired, RSLogix Studio 5000, FactoryTalk V Studio ME, ABB Robot Studio, B&R Automation Studio, Cognex DataMan Setup Tool, Sick FlexiSoft Designer, Phoenix Contact IP Assignment Tool, Maxon ESCON Studio, UltraVNC, Trackmaster, CPX Festo Maintenance Tool, Microsoft Visual Studio C# and VB.
  • Net, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
  • Experience with machine networks, facility IT networks, control system components, electronic testing equipment, instrument calibration.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills, and strong presentation skills.
Physical Requirements:

Required to stand for at least 75% of working time per shift, with walking at least 50% of working time per shift.

Required to reach above shoulder frequently and below waist occasionally.

Required to push and pull.

Ability to lift up to 20lbs occasionally, 5-20lbs frequently.

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