Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Personal Characteristics:

Consistently meets deadlines and takes responsibility for quality of work. Can work flexible with working hours and a proven track record of dependability, demonstrated by a strong attendance record. Thrives in a team-oriented environment and is comfortable using collaborative approaches to solve problems. Possesses a strong sense of urgency and is a motivated self-starter, capable of working independently. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by interacting and communicating effectively with department personnel and co-workers. Respond promptly and efficiently to plant downtime and related issues and is consistently available for on-call duties during nonstandard working hours.

Work Experience:

• Experience: 2-3 years of programming experience with PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with Rockwell/Allen Bradley controls, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk View, Ignition, and VBA scripting.
• Availability: Willingness to work nonstandard hours as necessary.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and rectify a wide range of controller and electrical problems across multiple platforms.

Principal Area of Responsibility:

This individual will design, develop and oversee all aspects of automated production systems. The position will also be responsible for installation and technical support of controls/automation-based hardware and software.

Specific Duties:

• Plan, implement, and upgrade controls and automated manufacturing systems.
• Assume project responsibility to specify, install, and debug logic, controllers, and associated I/O. Complete projects within specified timelines.
• Confer with users to understand needed changes or modifications to existing programs. Resolve questions of program intent, data input, output requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls.
• Manage projects for the implementation of new control systems.
• Collaborate regularly with programmers and database administrators in the I.T. department on integration with existing systems and data collection.
• Assist maintenance staff regularly with troubleshooting controls, electrical, and other related issues to minimize downtime.
• Interface regularly with Process Control, Product Engineering, and Manufacturing personnel on all assigned control systems.
• Maintain and improve manufacturing real-time data acquisition and control systems to increase reliability, accuracy, and speed.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by utilizing good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Document and map processes in multiple areas to understand needs, inefficiencies, and sources of error, improving processes through modifications to existing logic and HMI or development of new systems.
• Document programming changes, problems, and resolutions for future reference and change control management.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as required or assigned.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Ability to physically and mentally perform the job demands as listed below.
• Capacity to handle high stress associated with high activity and tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and rectifying a wide range of controller and electrical problems across multiple platforms.
• Willingness to respond quickly and effectively to plant downtime and related issues, maintaining consistent on-call availability during non-standard working hours.
• Strong team orientation with excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technology and logic quickly with minimal training.