Automation Controls Technician
Core
Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs production equipment for electrical and controls issues; performs daily repair of material movement vehicles and related track; supports preventive maintenance on production machinery.
Role type
Automation Controls Technician
Builds
Production machinery uptime and material handling systems
Domain
Medical device manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electrical troubleshooting, PLC and ladder logic, Reading machine schematics, Wiring to print, Robotic systems, Vision systems, Labeling systems, Electrical drives (Servos, VFDs), Electro-mechanical systems
Preferred skills
Vocational/Technical School in Electrical Fundamentals, Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Experience with barcode readers, Self-directing work management
Technologies
PLC, Ladder logic, Voltage meters, Amperage meters, Ohm meters, Oscilloscopes, Robotic systems, Vision systems, Barcode readers
Responsibilities
Respond to calls from the production floor to diagnose and fix electrical issues, Investigate wiring and component issues, Perform electrical and mechanical repair on plant materials handling system, Document work performed in work logs, Troubleshoot plant automation systems
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC