PLC Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Summary Working side-by-side with AIT’s customers personnel at the customer site supporting production and physical plant equipment, the PLC Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician is an active participant in the maintenance and continuous improvement of large-scale automated aerospace assembly systems. They apply knowledge of controls/electrical/electro-mechanical maintenance and repair best practices, as well as Root Cause Corrective Action and Continuous Improvement principles in diagnosing malfunctions, restoring equipment to operation, and determining equipment modifications/enhancements.

They maintain, test, and repair PLCs, electrical/electro-mechanical systems, and components.

• Readily understands AIT software and controls architecture to operate independently with or without remote SME support to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Respond to customer inquiries or problems in a timely and effective manner.
• Start up and shut down equipment in accordance with operation requirements, company safety procedures, and OSHA requirements for machine activation and shutdown.
• Provide technical support on PLCs and network interfaces throughout the manufacturing floor.
• Perform work requiring knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theory and principles, written specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of materials, and operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electro-mechanical equipment including PLCs, numerical controls, power supplies, drives, gauges/HMI and test equipment.
• Receive wiring diagrams, drawings, specifications, and instructions for emergency and scheduled repair, installation, and inspection work.
• Service electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuit modules, printed circuit boards, and similar devices.
• Maintain and install communication cables, power distribution cables and wiring, and perform splicing as required.
• Perform all duties in a safe and collaborative manner and promptly report any potentially dangerous conditions or safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Interface with other departments and personnel to achieve processing/manufacturing requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in PLC and HMI configuration and programming; control circuit analysis, design, troubleshooting and solving software/hardware issues in an industrial high-voltage electrical maintenance environment preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment, including the use of diagnostic instruments.
• Proficient computer experience/operation and PLC programming is necessary.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.

• Ability to obtain, maintain and/or currently possess a security clearance is preferred, but may not be required.

List of needed knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Promote and comply with good safety practices and habits, including the use of PPE.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and determines when maintenance is needed.
• In-depth knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems.
• Reads and understands blueprints, schematics, and measuring devices.
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations and meeting deadlines.
• Thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks with attention to all involved areas.
• Clear and effective communication skills in written and spoken form.
• Ability to use computers, turn on/off, locate/open files, navigate websites, perform searches, and download files.
• Knowledge of computer applications including email, databases, word processing, and spreadsheets (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Identifies problems and reviews information to develop options, then implements solutions.
• Works effectively with different levels of management, team members, and customers.

Environment Type: Indoor…