Instrument & Controls Technician: PLC & Automation Specialist

The Duracell Company; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Duracell Company in Fairburn, GA is seeking an Instrument & Controls Technician to support electrical and instrumentation work at the plant. You will test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment, with hands-on experience in Rockwell (RSLogix/Studio 5000) and Siemens (TIA Portal/Step 7) software to diagnose faults.

Key duties include analyzing root causes, maintaining PLCs, microprocessors, motor drives, operator terminals, and robotic systems, plus performing preventive and predictive

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/1500) using TIA Portal and STEP 7.
• Experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix/CompactLogix/MicroLogix) using RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000.
• Have a basic knowledge of electronics and electrical theories.
• Able to read diagrams and technical manuals.
• Team-oriented with ability to communicate technical information.
• Exposure to automated controls systems in high-speed applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and address root causes of electrical issues to repair equipment.
• Maintain PLCs, microprocessors, motor drives, operator terminals, and robotic systems.
• Use Siemens and Rockwell software daily to diagnose faults and monitor program logic.
• Read and use diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering instructions.
• Perform Preventative & Predictive maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Team communication

High-speed automated controls exposure

Industrial electrical experience

Reading diagrams

Education

Electrical Technical School / Military equivalent or 2+ years Industrial Electrical experience

Tools

Siemens S7-1200/1500

TIA Portal

STEP 7

Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000

ControlLogix / CompactLogix / MicroLogix

Job description

The Duracell Company in Fairburn, GA is seeking an Instrument & Controls Technician to support electrical and instrumentation work at the plant. You will test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment, with hands-on experience in Rockwell (RSLogix/Studio 5000) and Siemens (TIA Portal/Step 7) software to diagnose faults.

Key duties include analyzing root causes, maintaining PLCs, microprocessors, motor drives, operator terminals, and robotic systems, plus performing preventive and predictive