Automation Systems Specialist

5 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Watkins Wellness Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Systems Specialist to join our team at Watkins Wellness. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes and equipment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot and provide technical support for automated manufacturing processes and equipment
  • Deploy, monitor, and maintain automation hardware, operating systems, and application software
  • Ensure operational stability, efficiency, and security of automation systems and infrastructure
  • Conduct necessary technology research and provide recommendations
  • Install and configure new hardware and software
  • Provide user training and support as necessary
Essential Functions
  • Resolve related problems, exercising good technical judgment in planning and organizing hands-on efforts
  • Troubleshoot and provide technical support for automated manufacturing processes and equipment
  • Specify and procure replacement parts and maintenance contracts
  • Assess available options for technology and equipment throughout various areas of manufacturing operations
  • Plan facility improvements for effective equipment utilization and product processing
  • Support lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and participate in continuous improvement projects
  • Assist in the procurement and integration of new equipment and modification of automation software and equipment for material handling, production processing, and packaging equipment
  • Promote cohesion between groups within the department and across sites
  • Support System Administrators and customers; participate on project teams as required
  • Create and maintain hardware documentation for all automation equipment
  • Monitor and maintain current backups of all critical data
  • Evaluate and test new or modified software programs and software development procedures used to verify that programs function according to user requirements and established guidelines
  • Develop new programs, modify or edit existing programs for control processors and HMI's
  • Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge and experience required
  • Minimum 5-8 years programming and troubleshooting experience with PLC automation and related controls
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Recommended for Position
  • Supervisory skills to lead technical/maintenance people
  • Must have process/production experience in a batch chemical production environment
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, project management, and technical skills
  • Extensive knowledge of PLC systems and Systems Control Technologies, including in-depth knowledge of RSLinx, RSView, DeviceNet, Ethernet, and other network-based I/O systems
  • Proficient in programming and modification of new and existing PLC's and HMI's
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, including staff, vendors, and management
  • Ability to direct supervisors and staff to employ corrective procedures
  • Ability to prioritize and interpret work requests and work orders
  • Ability to organize, plan, and schedule preventative and ongoing maintenance work to avoid disruption of production operations
  • Ability to develop training material and provide training to management, maintenance technicians, and users
  • Minimum intermediate computer skills required (Microsoft Office Suite)
Special Requirements
  • Ability to travel out of state (10%)
  • Ability to work flexible schedules when required, which may include weekends and holidays


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