Industrial Controls Technician - Monticello, United States - Faith Engineering Inc

Description

About us
Faith Engineering Inc is a small business in Monticello, WI. We are innovative and customer-centric.


Our work environment includes:

• Relaxed atmosphere
• Flexible working hours

Summary

Under the direction of the Automation Engineer, the Industrial Controls Technician develops, commissions and programs automated control systems and is able to troubleshoot these systems both at Faith's facility as well as our customers'.

Essential Duties

• The listed duties are not all inclusive and may be expanded upon, as management deems necessary.

Design and implement new control systems and instrumentation equipment.

Maintains control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.

Review and update/redline system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
Ensure all projects are documented and information is available for use by all Maintenance and Operations personnel.

Assist with site evaluation and pre-installation efforts to ensure success during product deployment, provide field installation duties as well as operator training and post-training follow-up.

Act as a technical resource in problem solving and troubleshooting operational activities to reduce downtime related to control problems. Communicates technical issues to Facilities and Operations management.
Support and execute equipment calibration, programming installation and updates, and machine setup.
Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering personnel to resolve problems.

Troubleshoot programming and system faults for equipment and modify existing programs to improve sequencing, add/modify/remove alarms, and aide in improved troubleshooting and error response within PLCs, HMIs, and automated systems.

Perform telephone and remote diagnostic support; providing services which include (but are not limited to) troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, production, and/or software related problems.

Integrate Faith Engineering, Inc.

Quality into all aspects of work as evidenced by; demonstrated continuous improvement, teamwork with co-workers, distinguished customer service, and striving for excellence.

Ability to work independently, in a fast pace environment. Learn to perform field work duties with and without general supervision.

Performs other related duties as assigned.


Responsibilities
Promote and maintain a safe working environment for all employees. Follows Lock Out/Tag Out procedures as required.
Remain updated on current professional practices.

Maintain a high awareness of new products, procedures and developments in the industry.

Responding to requests and communicating information in a timely manner. Very conscious of aggressive project schedules and acts accordingly.

Follows all housekeeping procedures.


Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience
High School diploma or equivalent.

Controls Hardware
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)Allen Bradley; RSLogix 5/500/5000, Studio 5000, CCW
AutomationDirect; DirectSoft 32/5/6
Omron; Sysmac Studio

Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)Allen Bradley; PanelBuilder32, FT View Studio ME, Studio View, CCW
AutomationDirect C-More, C-More Micro
Omron; Sysmac Studio

RoboticsFANUC
Universal Robot

Knowledge of Allen Bradley communication protocols and networksCommission EtherNet/IP devices; network address, communications

Experience with DC & AC (up to 480v) circuits


Beneficial, but not required:
Experience in food and dairy industry
Ability to read P&ID schematics
UL experience


Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively communicate with groups of managers, customers, and employees of the organization.


Mathematical Skills
Ability to use and understand measurement devices: such as tape measures, scales, calipers.


Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Other Qualifications
Valid state-provided drivers license

Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment, such as;

ComputersPrograms:
Word Processor, Spreadsheet

VoIP Telephones
Multifunction Printers (Fax, Copy, Scan)

Ability to operate a variety of test equipment


Physical Demands

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