Automation Technician

Sterling Engineering; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Engineering Controls Technician in Lincolnshire, IL. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing complex production line equipment, including PLC and HMI systems. Successful candidates will have a strong technical background and experience with various control technologies. This full-time position offers an array of benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Matching 401(k) Contributions

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in troubleshooting relevant systems.
• Associates degree, military technical training or vocational training required.
• Strong awareness of safety/electrical safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and repair of electrical and controls issues.
• Support Automation Technicians in mechanical systems troubleshooting.
• Implement PLC and HMI software upgrades.

Skills

Troubleshooting PLCs

HMI systems

Motion control

VFDs

Servo motors/drives

Industrial networks

Vision inspection systems

Safety awareness

Education

Associates degree in Industrial Controls Technology

Military technical training

Vocational training in Industrial Controls Technology

Job description

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Benefits: Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Matching 401(k) Contributions, Vacation and Paid Sick Time, Tuition Reimbursement

Job Summary

Join our client in this direct hire role and contribute to their growth. We’re looking to add an Engineering Controls Technician located in Lincolnshire, IL. The Engineering Controls Technician leads troubleshooting and repair electrical, controls and communication issues on complex production lines which include PLC, HMI, motion control, VFDs, servo motors/drives, industrial networks and vision inspection systems.

Day to Day:

• Support Automation Technicians in troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components to return equipment to production.
• Set up and troubleshooting of motion control systems, Servo motors/drives and VFDs.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and update in-line vision systems such as Cognex.
• Plan, implement PLC and HMI software upgrades and perform functional verifications.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, electrical schematics, various programs and mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings.
• Write test procedures to demonstrate effectiveness of software/hardware upgrades.
• Clearly and concisely document work performed in Medical Device environment.
• Maintain software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications.
• Identify critical devices on new equipment and assure we have all manuals, cables, software, firmware and knowledge necessary to troubleshoot, repair or replace those devices.
• Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems.
• Assist engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for automation solutions per specifications.
• Train other technicians and operators on processes and equipment.
• Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment
• Strong awareness of safety/electrical safety.

Experience:

• Minimally 4+ years of experience troubleshooting PLCs', HMI's, motion control, VFDs, Servo motors/drives, industrial networks and vision inspection systems.
• Associates degree, Military technical training or vocational training in Industrial Controls Technology.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

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