Automation Controls Technician (5k sign on bonus)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAutomation Controls Technician

Location: Raleigh, NC, 27603

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Controls Technician to join our team at our facility in Raleigh, NC. As an Automation Controls Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and troubleshooting automated systems to ensure their optimal performance. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the success of our organization.

Job Description:

• Continually searching for automation and control improvements within the facility to increase our productivity and improve our quality.

• Manage all change control documentation associated with any upgrades.

• Implementation of small to medium scale projects in house related to upgrades and control changes.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance, mentor and assist with on-the-job training of technicians.

• Introduce new and innovative processes into production, train and support maintenance and production team members before and after deployment of projects.

• The primary job function consists of maintenance and repair of all electronic components within the automation equipment.

• Other duties include diagnose, repair, and/or replace electrical components as necessary.

• Assist in upgrades of process control equipment as new technology develops.

• Maintain an understanding of the latest state of the art control systems.

• Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting robotics/automation.

Qualifications:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills to interact with all layers of the organization especially within a process upset situation.

• Must possess demonstrated leadership skills.

• Must possess or immediately purchase the required tools for this position.

• Must be experienced in the following areas:

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).

• Servo Systems.

• Variable Frequency Drives

• Human Machine Interface Controls

• Industrial motion controls.

• Robotics

Education and/or Experience:

• Technical Degree - Industrial Automation

• 3- 5 years’ automation technician experience

You should be proficient in:

• Industrial Robot Programming

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• Industrial Robot (Fanuc, ABB)