Automation Control Technician - 4th Shift

Hubbell Incorporated; Lincoln (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Automation/Controls Technician to join their innovative team. In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with engineers to bring custom automation designs to life. Your responsibilities will include assembling, wiring, plumbing, and troubleshooting high-tech automation equipment that incorporates cutting-edge technologies. With a focus on quality and precision, you'll utilize your mechanical skills and experience to ensure the successful operation of various components. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a mechanic/manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on skills learned from repairing equipment and machining.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers to interpret designs and build automation equipment.
• Wire and plumb machines with guidance from engineers.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Assembly

Machining

Fabrication

Programming languages (PLC, Robotic coding)

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering/Technology

5+ years experience in mechanic/manufacturing

Tools

SolidWorks

Machine tools (lathes, milling machines)

Basic automation electronics

Job description

The Automation/ Controls Technician uses many of the same skills as a mechanic and/or machinist. It requires hands on skills learned from repairing equipment, machining, fabrication, troubleshooting, assembly, etc. These skills are ideal for helping us build the custom automation equipment that we design. Working with our engineers and other technicians to help us create our custom automation equipment. This role involves helping our team assemble, wire, plumb, test run, troubleshoot and repair custom designed automation equipment. The automation equipment we design incorporates high tech systems such as robots, lasers, dial indexers, pick and place mechanisms, automatic feeders, automatic packaging, induction heating, machining, sawing, welding, forming, pressing, and most anything we can dream up.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside automation engineers and technicians to interpret our designs and to then help bring the designs to life. Study specifications such as viewing our models in SolidWorks, viewing drawings, sketches, models, or descriptions to be able to move forward with the building of the automation equipment.
• Manage projects including organization and cleaning. Organize incoming materials from our machine shop and outside vendors for various projects assigned to the position. Calculate dimensions, plan layout, and determine assembly method for putting together the various components of the automation. Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
• Lift machine parts and position and secure parts on surface plate or worktable. Fit and assemble parts together into assemblies and mechanisms.
• Wire and plumb machines with the guidance of our engineers or technicians. Set up, use and troubleshoot basic automation electronics such as sensors, VFDs, etc.
• Have some experience with setting up and operating machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and welding equipment to machine or fabricate parts. Verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Willingness to attend training to expand knowledge of current programming language and machine maintenance, e.g., Basic Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and various PLC – Robotic coding.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Five or more years’ experience in a mechanic/manufacturing/machinist environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Hands-on skills you might learn from working on cars, farms, homes, etc. is a strong bonus. An AS in engineering/technology would also be a plus.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people, and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug into an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient, and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888, our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high-quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enables the grid to conduct, communicate, and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom, and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments are our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools, and technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States, and around the globe.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories, and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire, and manage power.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries, and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.