Automation Controls Engineer Technician — 24/7 Plant

Winchester Ammunition; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Winchester Ammunition in Independence, MO is seeking an Engineer Technician – Automation Controls to support design, development, testing, and maintenance of electrical process control systems. You will work on PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs to keep a 24/7 production line running efficiently.

The role requires completion of controls automation training and proficiency with Rockwell Allen Bradley PLCs/HMIs, plus strong electrical and automation knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of controls automation training program, such as the Rockwell Automation Academy of Advanced Manufacturing, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and programming Rockwell Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs.
• Strong knowledge of electrical principles, automation principles, controllers, networks, visualization, AC drives/motors, instrumentation and machine safety.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills with excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support startup, operation, troubleshooting, and modify as necessary Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) on an active 24/7 industrial production plant floor.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and tests on electrical systems and components to ensure functionality, safety, and compliance with specifications; identify and troubleshoot issues in electrical systems and propose solutions.
• Describing, understanding, and troubleshooting the various factory floor electro-mechanical components in an Industrial Automation and Control System such as fuses, relays, contactors, digital and analog inputs and outputs and common instrumentation devices
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and other team members to contribute to the overall success of projects; communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to coordinate tasks and share relevant information.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of electrical designs, test results, and project developments; create technical reports and manuals for reference.

Skills

Rockwell PLCs & HMIs

Electrical principles

Automation systems

Problem solving

Communication & teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Controls automation training program

Tools

Rockwell Automation software

Job description

Winchester Ammunition in Independence, MO is seeking an Engineer Technician – Automation Controls to support design, development, testing, and maintenance of electrical process control systems. You will work on PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs to keep a 24/7 production line running efficiently.

The role requires completion of controls automation training and proficiency with Rockwell Allen Bradley PLCs/HMIs, plus strong electrical and automation knowledge.