Automation Controls Specialist

3 weeks ago

Ringgold, United States AeroFarms Full time
Job Title: Controls Technician

AeroFarms is a pioneering company in indoor vertical farming, and we're seeking a skilled Controls Technician to join our team. As a Controls Technician, you will be responsible for improving, troubleshooting, and maintaining robotic and PLC controlled automation equipment in our manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure a safe working environment by following all safety procedures and protocols.
  • Improve, troubleshoot, and maintain robotic and PLC controlled automation equipment to optimize efficiency and plant performance.
  • Perform work in an FDA/USDA regulated industry, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Be fluent in PLC understanding, troubleshooting, and ability to program ladder logic.
  • Learn and become proficient in multiple PLC branded platforms, including Allen Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Control Logix, Wago, etc.
  • Troubleshoot and modify software programs for material handling control systems, including PLC controllers, Allen Bradley Controllogix and Compactlogix PLC platform utilizing RSLogix 5000 software package.
  • Act as first-level escalation support for the technician teams and appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for support.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot servo and stepper-controlled systems, weigh scales, ink jet printers, network devices, sensors, motors, valves, LED lighting, pumps, environmental sensors, automated packaging lines.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain motion-controlled systems with integrated robotic work cell systems.
  • Understand VFD motor-controlled systems and troubleshoot for optimal performance and maintenance.
  • Willingness to work with a 12-hour production shift and lead shift maintenance team in all reactive, preventative, and corrective repairs.
  • Monitor and manage all shift KPIs.
  • Perform any other tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
  • Associate's degree in Automation and Controls or related field, and 3-5 years of experience supporting highly automated facilities and equipment.
  • 5-10 years of experience in an Automation and Controls or related field supporting highly automated facilities and equipment, and 1-5 years of related leadership experience.
  • Experience with a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Skills and Competencies:
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think analytically.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and systems.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures in industrial settings.
  • Willingness to work on 12-hour rotation schedule with production team.

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