Field Automation Technician: PLC/Robot Debug & Startup

Lincoln Electric; Fort Loramie (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric Automation in Fort Loramie is seeking a technically skilled engineer/technician to complete device/system debug and startup before runoff. You will focus on PLC/HMI/robot programming, network and Fieldbus troubleshooting, and support for circuit schematics and technical manuals.

Ideal candidates have a technical electrical engineering background with 0–2 years of related experience and a willingness to travel for field start-up and customer training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or technical degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 0–2 years electrical design, programming and troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Experience with machine programming (PLC/HMI) – Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron or Bosch preferred.
• Experience with Safety System programming and troubleshooting.
• Network and Fieldbus programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Robot programming experience – Motoman, Fanuc, OTC, Nachi or ABB preferred.
• Experience with robotic welding (MIG, TIG, laser, or spot) preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Complete engineered system debug and startup prior to runoff at Lincoln Electric Automation.
• Meet project timelines and hour budgets.
• Provide wiring, PLC, HMI, robot logic/path programming, and fieldbus troubleshooting support.
• Lead technician responsibilities as required.
• Assist in writing technical manuals and keep schematics up to date.
• Travel for field start-up and customer training as needed.
• Support internal teams (Estimating, Sales, Production, Service).
• Collaborate with Project Engineers, Technicians, Designers and Management.

Skills

Electrical design

Programming

Troubleshooting

Robot programming

PLC/HMI

Welding experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Technical degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Omron

Bosch

Job description

Lincoln Electric Automation in Fort Loramie is seeking a technically skilled engineer/technician to complete device/system debug and startup before runoff. You will focus on PLC/HMI/robot programming, network and Fieldbus troubleshooting, and support for circuit schematics and technical manuals.

Ideal candidates have a technical electrical engineering background with 0–2 years of related experience and a willingness to travel for field start-up and customer training.