Automation & Controls Specialist, PCB Manufacturing (Starlink)
Core
Troubleshooting complex controls issues, designing new controls components, and integrating vendor equipment to increase reliability of PCB manufacturing production systems.
Role type
Automation & Controls Specialist (Manufacturing)
Builds
Industrial control panels, robotic and electromechanical controls systems, PLC/HMI/SCADA applications for PCB manufacturing lines
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Electronics manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Required skills
PLC programming (Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA, Allen-Bradley RS Logix), HMI development, SCADA integration, electromechanical system troubleshooting, pneumatic/hydraulic system knowledge, electrical control panel design, schematic interpretation, component specification and procurement, data analysis for root-cause identification, forklift operation, physical lifting and manual handling
Preferred skills
Mechanical equipment design/build experience, electrical schematic drawing, NFPA 70/70E/79 & UL508A code knowledge, shift flexibility (including nights/weekends), overtime availability
Technologies
Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley RS Logix, SCADA systems, HMI software, PLCs, pneumatic/hydraulic actuators, industrial sensors
Responsibilities
Integrate vendor/OEM equipment into centralized SCADA software; Maximize uptime of automation assets on manufacturing lines; Develop data analysis tools to root-cause downtime; Spec and procure components/sensors/hardware; Wire, commission, and validate electromechanical and pneumatic control systems; Design and commission basic PLC and HMI software applications; Interpret and develop logic for control systems; Read and utilize system-level schematics; Support production devices (HMIs, VMs, Thin Clients, IoT devices)
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
