Electrical Start-Up Technician

GROB Systems, Inc

Bluffton (OH)

On-site

USD 90,700 - 136,100

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Health insurance

401K

Paid vacation

Job summary

A machinery manufacturing company in Bluffton, OH, is seeking an Electrical Start-Up Technician. The role involves PLC programming, troubleshooting electrical systems, and traveling for installations. Candidates should hold an Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering and possess strong mechanical aptitude and communication skills. Competitive wage and excellent benefits offered.

Qualifications

Experience in PLC or CNC programming.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work alone and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Perform PLC programming and troubleshooting.
Assist with customer part runoffs and final acceptance.
Travel for machine installations domestically and internationally.

Skills

PLC programming

NC programming

Robot programming

Electrical hardware troubleshooting

Networking of machines

Education

Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Beckhoff

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Bluffton, OH, US, Bluffton,

Bluffton, OH

This position is responsible for the controls start-up, commissioning, and debug of machine tool equipment. This will include loading, testing, and troubleshooting the PLC program of the machine, editing the machine HMI, as well as troubleshooting the electrical wiring and making minor adjustment/repairs to the electrical system and the schematic. The candidate must have a strong mechanical aptitude and experience and/or education related to PLC programming. This position requires frequent travel during machine installations (mostly domestic, some international) where the technician will interface with customers directly.

Roles & Responsibilities

PLC programming and troubleshooting
NC programming and troubleshooting
Robot programming and integration (ABB & Fanuc)
Electrical hardware troubleshooting
Servo drive parameterization and tuning
Networking of machines to plant network and other machines
Assist with customer part runoffs and final acceptance

Education & Experience Requirements

Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics and Automation, or similar program
PLC or CNC programming experience (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Beckhoff knowledge preferred)
General PC and Networking skills
2 years’ relevant experience preferred

General Requirements

Ability to work alone and in a team environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong math skills
Willing to work overtime as needed
Willing to travel domestic and international
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport

GROB offers a competitive wage as well as an excellent benefit package including vacation, health, prescription, dental, vision, STD, life, 401K, and shift premiums.

Application Information

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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