Junior Automation Technician: PLC & SCADA Start-Up

Baker Group; North Dakota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Group is seeking Automation Technicians to support Project Managers and System Engineers in creating, installing, and commissioning PLC/HMI/SCADA based systems and integrating networked devices.

Responsibilities include startup, fault diagnosis, and service on customer sites, with opportunities to travel up to 25% for overnight work. Candidates should have PLC/HMI experience or an A.A.S in Robotics/Automation/Technology, plus strong problem solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience with PLC/HMI control systems.
• An A.A.S. degree in Robotics, Automation, Technology, or related field or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project programming, start up, and commissioning of PLC/HMI/SCADA control systems, service and maintenance of existing installations, fault diagnoses, hardware repairs, and programming bug fixes and alterations on customer sites
• Assist with diagnosing and resolving technical problems and provide reports via email, SharePoint, OneDrive, or other repository applications
• Attend project kickoff and turnover meetings with Project Managers to gain knowledge of project estimate and scope and final project completion documentation
• Organize and maintain control submittal project redlines and submit to design engineer for as built drawing package creation after review from Team Lead or Senior Engineer
• Work with other technicians to develop and share technical solutions
• Actively participate in technician training to maintain technical expertise on new products, tools, and integration through continuing education initiatives

Skills

PLC/HMI control

Field service

Troubleshooting

Communication

Overnight travel

Education

A.A.S in Robotics/Automation/Technology

3 years PLC/HMI experience

Tools

RSLogix/Studio 5000

CCW

FactoryTalk View

Ignition

SQL

Windows/Office

SharePoint/OneDrive

Job description

Baker Group is seeking Automation Technicians to support Project Managers and System Engineers in creating, installing, and commissioning PLC/HMI/SCADA based systems and integrating networked devices.

Responsibilities include startup, fault diagnosis, and service on customer sites, with opportunities to travel up to 25% for overnight work. Candidates should have PLC/HMI experience or an A.A.S in Robotics/Automation/Technology, plus strong problem solving and communication skills.