Automation Specialist I - PLC, HMI & Industrial Controls

Prime Controls Lp; Cedar Rapids (IA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account(s)

Generous PTO

ESOP

401k matching and more!

Descripción de la vacante

Prime Controls L.P. is seeking an Automation Specialist I to assist with system integration projects, including selecting components for PLC, network, and software, programming PLCs and HMIs, and testing functionality during start-up.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, developing BOMs, configuring networks, and supporting field testing at customer sites. The role requires travel and collaboration with engineers, customers, and vendors.

Formación

• Must read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and ability to collaborate with technical teams and customers.
• Willingness to travel to customer and project sites as required.

Responsabilidades

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, control diagrams, specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Develop BOMs, I/O lists, panel requirements, and system documentation.
• Develop PLC programs using ladder logic and related languages.
• Configure HMI applications for automation systems.
• Configure industrial networks, controllers, and instrumentation.
• Develop and execute hardware/software test plans for PLC/HMI functionality.
• Support startup, commissioning, and field testing at sites.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, network, instrumentation, and hardware/software issues.
• Collaborate with engineers, customers, manufacturers, and vendors to resolve issues.
• Create and maintain project documentation and user manuals.
• Provide customer training on operation of automation systems.

Conocimientos

Reading electrical drawings

Troubleshooting

Communication & teamwork

Willingness to travel

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Associate degree or technical certification in automation/controls

Descripción del empleo

Prime Controls L.P. is seeking an Automation Specialist I to assist with system integration projects, including selecting components for PLC, network, and software, programming PLCs and HMIs, and testing functionality during start-up.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, developing BOMs, configuring networks, and supporting field testing at customer sites. The role requires travel and collaboration with engineers, customers, and vendors.