Electrical Automation Technician II

Electrical Automation Technician II

Location:

CA-Los Angeles, US Contract Type:
Regular Full-Time Area: ENGINEERING / MAINTENANCE

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Under minimum supervision, The Sr. System Technician repairs, installs, and troubleshoots electrical, electronic and control systems used in a pharmaceutical/biomedical environment. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide variety of industry standard and specialized equipment. Utilizes a Computerized Maintenance Management System (C.M.M.S.) to report and record equipment-related actions. Works independently or as a team member as directed by supervisor.

Primary responsibilities for role:

• Individual will assess and determine corrective action required when responding to equipment trouble calls
• When applicable communicates to relevant parties the status of equipment and time frame required to complete maintenance tasks
• Performs scheduled and unplanned work on a wide variety of electro-mechanical controls used in manufacturing
• Supports new engineering projects
• Participates in the implementation of new projects and applications
• Takes necessary steps to correct or report equipment malfunctions or unsafe operational practices
• Takes a proactive approach to ensure equipment condition is maintained to original OEM specs
• Works on short and long term projects individually or as a team member as directed
• Takes necessary actions to ensure equipment and/or environment is safe according to local state code or governing policies

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities:

• Experienced in machine automation including robotics, PLCs, drives, motor controls, sensing components, vision systems, etc.
• Strong ability to communicate via laptop with machine control programs, PLC's, VFD's, panel views, etc.
• Solid ability to use RSLogics 5000, RS-232, Ethernet, Devicenet, Siemens 7, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot from electrical drawings, ladder diagrams.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot low voltage control instrumentation and or components such as proportional valves, linear encoders, temperature sensors, servo controls, etc.
• Highly skilled to troubleshoot, test and interpret electrical prints/drawings on low and high voltage A/C/ D/C circuits.
• Strong knowledge of electrical theory, principles and applications and to interpret local and national electrical codes in order to help meet compliance /legal requirements.
• Highly skilled to troubleshoot electrical system with minimum or no documentation.
• Proficient with the use of voltage, process analyzers and other meters, and to use power tools and shop equipment.
• Capable to train junior level technicians.
• Ability to interact with associates in a professional manner.
• Run conduit, wire sizing and pulling wire in accordance with N.E.M.A. code.
• Rewiring, power distribution, running new electric, install electrical equipment and perform all electrical work to national electric code.
• Lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Positive attitude to work in a fast team oriented environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma required.
• Vocation Training Certificate in related field highly desired
• Minimum 5-7 years combined experience/education working with electrical/mechanical systems used in high volume manufacturing or related field

Occupational Demands:

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment or warehouse with rotating shifts.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery.
• Operates forklifts, tractors and power equipment.
• Exposure to high levels of noise and to dust/gas/fumes/steam.
• Exposure to extreme cold below 32
  * and on occasion, exposure to extreme heat above 100*.
• Exposure to vibration or oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole body.
• Occasional entry into confined spaces, requiring kneeling, crawling, climbing and squatting.
• Works at heights on scaffolding and/or on ladders.
• Walks on uneven ground.
• Personal protective equipment required such as; protective eyewear, chemical suits, safety shoes and/or rubber footwear, gloves, hearing protection and a respirator.
• Heavy lifting and carrying of 45lbs. for up to 6-8 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 75lbs.
• Work is performed standing, walking, bending and twisting waist for 4-6 hours per day.
• Frequent foot movements.
• Occasionally reaches above and below shoulder height.
• Occasionally bends and twists neck.
• Frequent hand movements with simple grasping of one hand with the ability to make fast, simple,…