Controls & Instrumentation Technician

Controls & Instrumentation Technician

Requirements

• Sound hands on technical ability with controls infrastructure methodologies including PLCs, Vision systems, HMIs, communications, database management and drives (i.e. servo, VFDs etc.)
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming (Rockwell ControlLogix), HMI programming, Cognex vision systems setup and programming desired
• Strong Knowledge of VFD and Servo drives and motion control (AB & SEW preferred)
• Experience with machine vision is a strong plus (Keyence and Cognex preferred)
• Strong knowledge of PID loops and process control concepts
• SQL Server Database knowledge and Visual Basic Programming a plus
• An in depth knowledge and understanding of NFPA 79/NFPA 70E and machine safety standards a strong benefit.
• Extensive experience with wiring automated machinery.
• Extensive experience in troubleshooting control circuits of automation equipment.
• Direct hands on involvement in installation, start-up, qualification, and debug of new automation.
• Onsite acceptance testing of new equipment under construction at the machine builder’s facility.
• Thoroughly document maintenance activity using the maintenance database, adequately communicate maintenance issues to appropriate employees (e.g., other maintenance techs, operators, engineers, supervisors, etc.), and properly utilize the maintenance inventory system.
• Interface directly with manufacturing representatives to help drive preventative maintenance schedules, techniques and training.
• Ability to partner with cross functional team(s), manufacturing and the broader technical community during startup to define and document machine setup, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot and identify potential decision or solutions for controls and instrumentation related errors, safety issues or general operating inefficiencies with assembly production processes.
• Organize, report, train and present technical work to various levels within the organization.
• Create and train standard operating procedures for the baselining, setup and maintenance of assembly equipment.
• Champion process improvement in assigned areas by analyzing equipment maintenance history, identifying significant causes of waste, coordinating with appropriate employees to develop root-cause solutions, and providing maintenance assistance as necessary.
• Provide Preventative Maintenance support for plant and equipment.
• Repair and maintain items necessary to maintain process equipment in cGMP condition.
• Assist in day-to-day support of operators, adjustments, setups, and change over.
• Responsible to report safety, quality, and regulatory compliance concerns to leadership.
• This is a hands-on role, requiring the candidate to take on project work assigned as an individual contributor, or as a participant on cross functional teams, as well as be able to utilize tools to inspect, repair and maintain equipment.
• Ability to train others including production operators and technicians.
• Requires mechanical aptitude, technical ability, and problem solving skills, ability to read and understand prints, written and verbal instructions and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, good organization, and capable of working independently to a production schedule.
• Critical Thinking –Ability to identify problems and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

No responsibilities provided.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering Technician Diploma or Associates Degree preferred.
• Electrical License a plus.
• Software experience desired, RSLogix Studio 5000, FactoryTalk V Studio ME, ABB Robot Studio, B&R Automation Studio, Cognex DataMan Setup Tool, Sick FlexiSoft Designer, Phoenix Contact – IP Assignment Tool, Maxon ESCON Studio, UltraVNC, Trackmaster, CPX Festo Maintenance Tool, Microsoft Visual Studio C# and VB.Net, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
• Experience with machine networks, facility IT networks, control system components, electronic testing equipment, instrument calibration
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, and strong presentation skills.
• Sound hands-on technical ability with assembly methodologies including locational methods, setup at assembly, pneumatic actuators, servo motors, limit switches, robotics, steels, plastics, belting methods etc.
• Familiarity with HMI’s / GUI’s (Machine user interfaces) and working in a clean room environment a plus
• Knowledge and experience with post-implementation continuous improvement efforts and methodology is greatly beneficial.
• Experience in a start-up production environment is a plus.