Controls, Automation & Electrical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Controls, Automation & Electrical technicians troubleshoot, service and repair Automated systems, computerized systems, and robotic devices. These devices and systems include Automated Controls, Robotic Assembly devices and Computer-Controlled Systems across the site. Additional duties include production support for controls, automation, electrical, and electronics are required. As a member of the Controls, Automation, and Electrical (CAE) group this role is expected to support Maintenance and Operations Teams across the shift. Under the guidance of the Lead Controls Engineer, the CAE Technician is also required to develop, design, implement and validate projects and modifications on electrical / electronic / programming by performing the duties listed below.

Job Responsibilities :

Automation technicians perform routine and emergency diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems, and perform repairs. If a problem occurs, the technician will troubleshoot the issue and determine if the problem is mechanical, electrical, or from the computer systems controlling the process. Once the issue has been diagnosed, the technician shall repair or replace any necessary components, such as a sensor or electrical wiring.

• Troubleshoot, service and repair the computerized systems and robotic devices that are designed to reduce human interaction, such as robotic assembly devices and computer-controlled building air-conditioning systems.
• Manufacture, document, and test control systems and process controls.
• Installation, testing and calibration of level, temperature, and flow controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems such as PLC programs, motor VFD's and other electronic systems.
• Troubleshoot, Modify, and Maintain a variety of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) using ,Historian, Compact-Logix, Allen Bradley PLC 5, Allen Bradley SLC 500, Allen Bradley CLX 5500, Allen Bradley Panel View platforms.
• Assist on shift and as needed with Program logic and automation to support all aspects of automation across the site
• Knowledgeable of all different Electrical power profiles and able to troubleshoot effectively
• Create, organize, and maintain documentation related to aforementioned items
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Electrical Instrumentation and calibration.

Preferred Qualifications :