Automation Specialist

2 days ago


Nashville, Tennessee, United States Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC Full time
Job Description

Position Summary: The Controls Technician plays a crucial role in the maintenance and troubleshooting of Electrical Control Systems. This position requires expertise in programming and troubleshooting of various technical systems, including PLC systems, production robots, Servo systems, and HMI systems. The successful candidate will also be responsible for directing and educating electricians and other personnel to assist and operate in the same areas of programming and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot PLC systems, including Rockwell and Mitsubishi
  • Program and troubleshoot Fanuc Robots on a basic level
  • Configure and troubleshoot Servo and VFD systems, including SEW, Allen Bradley, and Mitsubishi
  • Configure and troubleshoot HMI systems
  • Train and assist electricians to troubleshoot, repair, replace, and commission all electrical control devices, including AC drives, DC drives, and Servo Controllers, contactors, motors, breakers, solenoids, and power supplies
  • Train and assist electricians to troubleshoot PLC and HMI hardware, including processors, discrete and analog IO cards, power supplies, network adapters, distributed IO, message displays, PC based interfaces, and operator interfaces such as PanelView
  • Provide direction, assistance, and training to maintenance electricians in other technical areas, as needed
  • Assist with basic maintenance of networking and communications, such as DeviceNet, ControlNet and Ethernet/IP
  • Plan and coordinate engineering project work with team members
  • Engage in project commissioning and start-up work
  • Troubleshoot automation systems and assist with other aspects of electrical or controls projects as necessary
  • Root cause analysis of severe downtime incidents
Requirements
  • Associate's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or relevant field required
  • 2+ years of experience in Engineering, Robotics, or relevant technical role required
  • Regular and predictable attendance required
  • Cooperate within teams to carry out tasks and responsibilities
  • Overtime may be required as work load or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays
  • Understanding of typical manufacturing interfaces and processes, such as between the glass process, the controls, and the robotics that allow working in concert
Key Competencies
  • Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Effective ability to lead, direct, and instruct others of tasks and processes
  • Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis
  • Excellent Analytical Skills
  • Live by example the Company Values – Safety, Accountability, Results Oriented, Team Approach, Customer Focused, and strong Integrity and Ethics
  • Additional responsibility is to be able to teach these values to others and encourage them to join the team

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