Controls Technician

Location: Northern

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** What We Do
*** FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network.

Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq.*# #
** Why you should join us
** Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers!

If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
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* 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.
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* Position Responsibilities:

*** 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.
** Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

Required:

*** 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.
** Position

Qualifications:

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* Education:

** Associates or Technical degree preferred
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* Experience:

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

Physical Requirements:

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