Automation/Coating Technician I

Specialty Coating Systems; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Coating Systems Inc. in Melbourne, FL is seeking an engineer technician to support automation and equipment reliability. The role focuses on programming, troubleshooting, and repairing machines, with collaboration to implement improvements.

Candidates with an engineering degree plus 1+ year experience or a HS diploma are encouraged to apply. Strong electrical skills, PLC knowledge, CAD familiarity, and safety best practices are required to ensure quality and efficiency across

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor degree in Engineering discipline with 1+ year related work experience or High School Diploma/GED.
• Proficiency in reading electrical, electronic, and mechanical schematics for troubleshooting.
• Strong electrical experience including Three Phase, PLC troubleshooting or programming, and wiring.
• Ability to use PPE, lockout/tagout, and safety requirements for electrical systems.
• Ability to use precision measuring and lab instruments (calipers, micrometers, scales).
• Good written/spoken English; able to work with others and document processes.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and repair machines.
• Coordinate new ideas and improvements with the Indianapolis engineering group.
• Employ automation options to reduce costs, improve quality, and shorten turnaround time.
• Manage, train and support the installation.

Skills

Electrical experience

PLC troubleshooting

Schematic reading

CAD knowledge

Documentation

Measurement instruments

MS Office

English communication

Lockout/Tagout safety

Education

Engineering degree (Assoc or Bachelors)

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

CAD software

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employs a variety of automation options resulting in reduced costs, improved quality, and reduced turnaround time.
• Coordinates new ideas and improvements with the engineering group in Indianapolis as necessary.
• Programs, troubleshoots, and repairs machines.
• Manage, trains and supports the installation

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May assist in other areas or perform other duties as required by fluctuating business needs.
• Supports development projects - data gathering, organizing and reporting.
• Monitors market trends and regulatory changes in the field through training, reading, researching, classes and seminars, and in discussions with other SCS departments.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Associates or Bachelor degree in Engineering discipline with 1 or more years of related work experience; or High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

BASIC SKILLS:

• Proficiency in reading, understanding and using electrical, electronic, and mechanical schematics to troubleshoot equipment issues and identify required replacement parts
• Proven abilities in the creation of technical and instructional documentation.
• Strong electrical experience including Three Phase, PLC troubleshooting and/or programming, wiring/new installations and reading schematics.
• Proficiency in using the appropriate personal protective equipment, lockout/tagout, and following all specific requirements for working safely with facilities electrical systems and all forms of potential energy sources.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. Ability to use precision measuring and laboratory instruments, such as calipers, scales, micrometers, and other test/inspection equipment.
• Ability to interact closely with other departments to support customer focus and efficient operations.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Demonstrated capacity to work with Microsoft Office Products, Lotus Notes, and other critical computer applications. Two-dimensional CAD knowledge desired.
• Possesses well-developed communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to comprehend and carry out English written and verbal instructions, short correspondence … .. .. .
• Helpful but not required - Knowledge of Parylene.
• Helpful but not required - Knowledge of Chemistry.
• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently.

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