Automation and Controls Technician (Siemens) USA, Waddell | Wartung & Reparatur

RAUCH Fruchtsäfte GmbH & Co OG; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Automation and Controls Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves maintaining a safe work environment, troubleshooting complex control systems, and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with PLC programming, industrial equipment, and safety compliance. Join a company that values quality and innovation, and be part of a team that is committed to excellence in the beverage industry. If you are passionate about automation and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in manufacturing and automation control.
• Advanced knowledge of PLCs and electrical systems required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot facility control systems for efficiency.
• Design and implement improvements to control systems.

Skills

PLC Programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Communication Protocols

Industrial Equipment Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in automation technology

Tools

SAP

MS Office

HMI Interfaces

Job description

Automation and Controls Technician (Siemens)

Grew up big but still small: founded in 1919 in Austria, we are a 4th generation family owned business. Our constant ambition for the highest quality made RAUCH what it is today – a worldwide leading beverage company.

YOUR ROLE IN THE FAMILY:

• Maintains a safe and secure work environment, including correcting unsafe acts/conditions, facilitating safety meetings, performing safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot facility and manufacturing control systems consisting of PLCs, VFD’s, computer controls, HMI interfaces, as well as controls and process instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot or modify existing PLC programs and make system hardware recommendations to resolve operation problems, improve processes, to support factory initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Design control systems and prepare drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Document and maintain revisions to existing automated systems and maintain appropriate PLC, and computer software/hardware information.
• Design and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve reliability of existing plant and manufacturing control systems and equipment.
• Support and assist Maintenance personnel in troubleshooting, testing, modifying, and installing electrical equipment and control systems.
• Support maintenance department with implementation of SAP workorders and maintenance hour tracking and adjustment.
• Advanced understanding of networks and ability to troubleshoot common outages and system communication issues.
• Repairs critical electrical equipment and performs preventive and predictive maintenance and completes projects such as mechanical and electrical hardware and software upgrades.
• Repairs and replaces control devices such as switches, proximity sensors, push buttons, contactors, motor starts, thermocouples, etc. as needed.
• Reads electrical drawings for conveyors, machines, and building.
• Repairs, maintains, and troubleshoots electrical breakdowns associated with high-speed packaging and processing machinery to ensure continuous production operations.
• Performs efficient troubleshooting and repair to maximize efficiencies and limit downtime.
• Maintains and repairs electrical breakdowns in operation, which includes packaging equipment, motors, conveyors, ovens, VFD’s, PLC’s, wrappers, palletizers, robotics, blending operations, etc.
• Repairs and replaces defective components in motors, generators, controllers, switchboards, conductors, switches and varied electrical fixtures.
• Maintains calibrating of instrumentation and supporting records.
• Performs defensive repair and preservation of electronic and electrical systems, equipment, and devices.
• Tests solid-state circuitry to determine defective components along with defective parts replacement.
• Effectively responds to directions during emergencies by understanding emergency procedures, equipment, and systems as necessary; Implements contingency plan to the level required.
• Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste.
• Must be willing to have hands-on involvement with industrial equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by managers or leads.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR TO JOIN OUR FAMILY?

• 5+ years experience in manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years related experience as an Automation and Controls Technician.
• Experience with industrial equipment including PLCs, computers, computer networks and high-speed packaging and filling equipment.
• Experience in a Food and Beverage manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and skill in programming PLC’s using Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text, and Statement logic.
• Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Knowledge of communication protocols [Fieldbus, Modbus, Profibus, ControlNet, DeviceNet, HART, Ethernet TCP/IP, Fiber and OPC]
• Knowledge of power distribution (single phase, three phase, low Voltage, medium voltage, high Voltage)
• Knowledgeable in instrumentation calibration of pressure, temperature, flow, level etc.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and other windows-based programs
• Ability to read electrical blueprints and schematics preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
• Associate’s degree in automation technology, robotics, or a related discipline preferred.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Works in a manufacturing environment
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to: talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, grasp, pick, lift, stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions. The employee must frequently lift and /or move 50 pounds. The employee is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as operate production machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach
• This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.
• Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices