Controls Technician

Position Summary

Assists and advises on automation projects built by outside automation suppliers including conceptual design work, equipment specification, project management, factory acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning/debug.

• Provide automation and process control support for operations at 24/7 production plants.
• Identify potential process improvement projects, design and develop SCADA & PLC programs to address them properly.
• Capable of performing work as an electrician (e.g. wiring, electrical component installation).
• Works with the Engineering staff to develop, evaluate, and enhance manufacturing methods.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding automation and process control capabilities.
• Assists with developing product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Works with the Maintenance Department to troubleshoot production issues.
• Modifies PLC programs as necessary to ensure production processes remain effective and efficient.
• Improves PLC programs to increase efficiency and improve process quality performance.
• Ensures that facility software and programs are properly backed up.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with all government regulations and safety requirements.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

• Strong electrical knowledge, including hands on experience with PLC’s/HMI, robots, motion controls and associated programming software.
• Familiar with PC–based controller/interface from windows to real time multi-tasking operating system/embedded and PLC, HMI, PID servo control, linear motor, robot controller, stepper motor controller, data acquisition, vision system, power distribution, low/high voltage system wiring to board level design.

Education: Associates or Technical degree preferred.

Experience: 6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability developing and implementing automation processes and equipment required.

• Manufacturing Environment
• Lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of time
• Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer

Disclaimer:
This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.

FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate.

We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.