Controls & Automation Technician — PLC & Robotics

OptiMIM; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HSA or PPO)

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Transit pass program

Job summary

OptiMIM in Wilsonville, Oregon seeks an experienced Controls & Automation Technician with PLC programming experience to hit the ground running and impact operations. You will build new equipment, program PLCs, ladder logic, and robots, and help troubleshoot production issues to maintain high performance.

The role includes maintenance, documentation of wiring diagrams/P&IDs, and collaboration with Process Engineering.

Qualifications

• PLC programming and computer controls knowledge is required (prefer familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Click, Siemens S7 300, and/or Direct Automation PLCs).
• Ability to use DMM, Megger, and other electronic/test and inspection equipment to troubleshoot machines and facilities issues.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand P&IDs.
• At least 2 years of college, on the job training, or special training in electrical or automated machinery.
• Ability to verbally communicate as well as read, interpret, and create documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to lift at least 25lbs on a consistent basis.
• OptiMIM promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform new equipment builds or assist outside vendors with new controls/automation equipment designs and qualifications (light fabrication, software installs, wiring, ladder logic/HMI/robot programming, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and repair automated equipment as needed (adjusting settings, replacing failed sensors and setting up replacements, troubleshooting hydraulic, electrical, and control systems/automation equipment)
• Work with Process Engineering to create new equipment automation parts lists for estimating new automation machinery/processes and documenting all new and existing equipment changes (wiring diagrams, P&IDs, E & I spares list, etc.)
• Support and perform maintenance activities as assigned. Sole owner for assigned department(s) electrical systems under 500V AC & DC monitoring. Perform predictive maintenance (thermal imaging, wire meggering, etc.) to identify potential electrical problems. Assists Maintenance Manager with scheduling need PMs from thermal scans and performs all electrical PMs as assigned.
• Review and set all automation safety requirements. Make changes as needed for all automated machines/processes to ensure equipment and user safety.
• Work with outside electrical contractors supporting new circuit/equipment electrical installations and troubleshooting of existing systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Robot programming

Ladder logic

HMI programming

Education

Two years of college or equivalent training

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens S7-300

Click PLC

Direct Automation PLCs

Job description

OptiMIM in Wilsonville, Oregon seeks an experienced Controls & Automation Technician with PLC programming experience to hit the ground running and impact operations. You will build new equipment, program PLCs, ladder logic, and robots, and help troubleshoot production issues to maintain high performance.

The role includes maintenance, documentation of wiring diagrams/P&IDs, and collaboration with Process Engineering.