Automation/Coating Technician I

Specialty Coating Systems, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Coating Systems, Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer in Melbourne, FL to design and optimize automation solutions for coating processes. You will collaborate with the engineering team, program and troubleshoot machines, and support installation and commissioning on-site.

The ideal candidate has an engineering degree with 1+ years of related experience, strong PLC and CAD skills, and a focus on safety and documentation. This role offers full-time on-site work in Melbourne, FL.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor degree in Engineering with 1+ years of related work experience; or High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with reading electrical, electronic, and mechanical schematics.
• Experience in PLC troubleshooting and programming is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Employs automation options to reduce costs, improve quality, and shorten turnaround time.
• Coordinates new ideas and improvements with the Indianapolis engineering group as necessary.
• Programs, troubleshoots, and repairs machines.
• Manages, trains and supports the installation.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Schematics reading

Technical documentation

Lab instruments

Communication

CAD

English fluency

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

4200 Dow Rd
Ste C, D
Melbourne, FL 32934, USA

• On-site
• Applications Engineering
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: AUTOM001737

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, and memos.
• 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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