Advanced Automation & Controls Technician

Socket.dev; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a skilled Automation/Controls Technician to maintain and troubleshoot a wide range of industrial equipment. The candidate will focus on relay logic, PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, motors, robotics, and vision systems in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, problem solving and the ability to work independently or in cross-functional teams. Occasional travel for training may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment with strong working knowledge of machine controls, automation, electrical, mechanical power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical power distribution systems, and building systems.
• Must possess strong communication skills, analytical abilities and the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment and facility systems with emphasis on controls including relay logic, PLCs and HMIs (Allen-Bradley), servo drives and motors, robotics, vision systems and electrical power distribution.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair/replace and test automation systems, components and networks.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with engineering and operations on process issues and improvements.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI troubleshooting

Industrial controls

Electrical power distribution

Troubleshooting & problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Allen-Bradley hardware/software

Siemens hardware/software

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a skilled Automation/Controls Technician to maintain and troubleshoot a wide range of industrial equipment. The candidate will focus on relay logic, PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, motors, robotics, and vision systems in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, problem solving and the ability to work independently or in cross-functional teams. Occasional travel for training may be required.