Automation Technician I: PLC/HMI/SCADA Startup

Baker Group; South Dakota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Group is seeking an Automation Technician to support Project Managers and System Engineers in creating, installing, and commissioning PLC/HMI/SCADA based systems. This role also covers network and device integration and travel to customer sites as needed.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of PLC/HMI experience, an A.A.S. in Robotics/Automation/Tech, and a willingness to work in a dynamic, field-based environment with ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of PLC/HMI control system experience.
• A.A.S. in Robotics, Automation, Technology, or related field (in progress accepted).
• Willingness to travel to customer sites ~25%.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project programming, start up, and commissioning of PLC/HMI/SCADA control systems, service and maintenance of existing installations, fault diagnoses, hardware repairs, and programming bug fixes and alterations on customer sites
• Diagnose and resolve technical problems on jobs and provide reports to Project Management or Operations Leaders via email, SharePoint, OneDrive, or other repository applications
• Attend project kickoff and turnover meetings with Project Managers to understand project estimates and scope and final project completion documentation
• Organize and maintain control submittal project redlines and submit to design engineer for as-built drawing package
• Work with other technicians to develop and share technical solutions
• actively participate in technician training to maintain technical expertise on new products, tools, and integration

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

SCADA knowledge

Network basics

Education

A.A.S. in Robotics/Automation/Tech

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix

Studio 5000

Wonderware InTouch

Ignition

Job description

Baker Group is seeking an Automation Technician to support Project Managers and System Engineers in creating, installing, and commissioning PLC/HMI/SCADA based systems. This role also covers network and device integration and travel to customer sites as needed.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of PLC/HMI experience, an A.A.S. in Robotics/Automation/Tech, and a willingness to work in a dynamic, field-based environment with ongoing training.