Automation Technician: PLC and Robotics Expert

Hubbell Incorporated; Centralia (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking an Automation Technician to develop, implement, troubleshoot, and manage PLC-based automation equipment in a manufacturing setting. You will troubleshoot PLCs, analyze testing procedures for quality, and design control changes to improve reliability and performance.

The role requires an AS degree in Automation or related field, strong electrical knowledge, and experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, HMI, and robotics.

Qualifications

• AS degree in Automation, Electronics or suitable technical field is required.
• Strong Electrical Acumen with controls upgrade experience (Allen Bradley, PLC, HMI/MMI, VFDS).
• Knowledge in Rockwell RSLogix500/RSLogix5000/Studio 5000.
• Proficiency in ladder, structured text, function block, and sequential function charts.
• Knowledge of HMI software RSView, FactoryTalk, View Designer, Maple systems, and Siemens.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLCs, computer-based controls and robotic equipment supporting manufacturing processes.
• Analyze testing procedures to ensure quality products and performance.
• Recommend and design control changes or upgrades to increase reliability and performance.
• Recommend and specify new automation and/or PLC controlled equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Structured Text

Function Block

Sequential Function Chart

HMI design

Reading engineering prints

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

AS degree in Automation, Electronics or suitable technical field

BS degree in Engineering or Electronics (preferred)

Tools

RSLogix500

RSLogix5000

Studio 5000

RSView/FactoryTalk/View designer

Siemens software

Rockwell Automation PLCs

ABB, Kuka, Yaskawa, Fanuc robotics

Job description

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking an Automation Technician to develop, implement, troubleshoot, and manage PLC-based automation equipment in a manufacturing setting. You will troubleshoot PLCs, analyze testing procedures for quality, and design control changes to improve reliability and performance.

The role requires an AS degree in Automation or related field, strong electrical knowledge, and experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, HMI, and robotics.