Controls & Instrumentation Technician

Job Description

The Controls and Instrumentation Technician will support the startup and ongoing operation of new manufacturing equipment in Acton, MA. Responsibilities include installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement of complex assembly and process equipment. The role will focus on ensuring high machine uptime and minimal production scrap. Technicians will work with various technologies such as lasers, optical gaging devices, continuity testers, and inspection systems. Ideal candidates are quality-focused, self-motivated, team-oriented, and eager to learn and share knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• 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 )

• Experience with machine vision is a strong plus (Keyence and Cognex )

• Strong knowledge of PID loops and process control concepts

• SQL Server Database knowledge and Visual Basic Programming a plus

Education and Experience:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of direct experience in working with, troubleshooting and optimizing discrete component assembly equipment controls and instrumentation.

Qualifications:

• Engineering Technician Diploma or Associates Degree .

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to stand for at least 75% of working time per shift, with walking at least 50% of working time per shift.

• Required to reach above shoulder frequently and below waist occasionally.

• Required to push and pull.

• Ability to lift up to 20lbs occasionally, 5-20lbs frequently.