Automation Technician

Prime-Controls; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Controls, L.P. is seeking an Automation Technician II to support industrial automation projects across customer sites in Texas.

You will troubleshoot and repair electronic instrumentation, calibrate equipment, and assist with system integration including PLC and HMI programming, VFD setup, and hardware installation. The role involves interpreting diagrams, modifying PLC/HMI programs, and performing preventive maintenance on test apparatus and equipment while traveling to customer sites as

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in engineering, construction (AEC) or similar field.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related Bachelor’s discipline, related degree from a Technical College or equivalent Industrial controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret diagrams and communicate with customers to understand objectives.
• Modify PLC programs in Ladder, Function Block, and other languages.
• Modify HMI and develop small applications.
• Test the installed system to observe functionality and ensure programs work as designed.
• Troubleshoot software and hardware interface issues and diagnose problems.
• Travel to customer sites for instrumentation maintenance and calibration.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Electrical basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

PLC/HMI software

Job description

About Prime

Introducing Prime Controls, L.P.

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size,expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texasheadquartersand offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

Overview

As an Automation Technician II, you will perform a variety of troubleshooting and repair services on electronic instrumentation used in the automation of large industrial processes. You will assist with most aspects of system integration including instrument calibrations, control panel/MCC troubleshooting, minor PLC/HMI programming modifications, VFD setup and commissioning, installation of replacement/new hardware to include instruments and PLC’s and terminating new hardware. Candidates will need to be able to identify parts and components for PLC, network, computer, and software components; programming PLCs and HMIs; testing functionality of program logic and installed equipment; troubleshooting software and systems issues.

A Typical Day at Prime Controls

• Read and interpret diagrams and documentation and communicate with customers to understand objectives and preferences.
• Modify existing PLC programs in Ladder, Function Block, and other languages.
• Modify human machine interface (HMI) and develop small applications.
• Tests the installed system to observe system functionality and ensure that the programs function as designed.
• Troubleshoots problems that occur and could be caused by incorrect drawings, changes in customer desires, incorrect instrumentation specifications, or other technical issues. Diagnoses and resolves software and hardware interface issues.
• Interfaces with manufacturers and vendors of software and application products, particularly regarding problem diagnosis and resolution.
• Works with others to address design problems as necessary.
• Will respond to service calls to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair programming and system failures.
• Performs a variety of instrumentation services, troubleshooting, calibration, and testing by traveling to and from customer sites.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation functionality and I/O operation.
• Repairs instrumentation, typically involving calibration using a variety of meters and tools.
• Sets up new instrumentation and calibrates to specifications using schematics and drawings.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment.
• Assists with a variety of related installation and maintenance projects for automating large industrial processes.
• Uses computerized equipment and software to perform testing functions and produce reports.

What You Will Bring

The Basic

• 2 years of experience in engineering, construction (AEC) industry or similar field.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related Bachelor’s discipline, related degree from a Technical College or equivalent Industrial controls experience.

The Preferred

• 4 years of experience in, engineering, construction (AEC) industry or similar field

Benefits

What We Offer:

Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Flexible Spending Account(s)

• Generous PTO

• Numerous culture events
• ESOP

• 401k matching and more!

Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)

Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EEO

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.