Machine Development Technician

Schrader Pacific Advanced Valves, USA; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching (4%)

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Voluntary Accident/Critical Illness/HN

Job summary

Schrader Pacific Advanced Valves, USA is seeking a skilled PLC/HMI programmer with a mechatronics background to install, maintain and repair automated machinery in an industrial production setting.

You will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager; an Associate’s degree or equivalent in electrical/electronic fields is required, with PLCs, HMIs, servo drives and robotics experience; after-hours support and hands-on problem solving are expected in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent years of experience in electrical/electronic field required.
• Hands-on work environment with a flexible schedule; after-hours call-ins may be required.
• Experience programming, troubleshooting, and wiring of electrical and pneumatic controls, PLCs, and HMI interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain manufacturing process equipment; support new equipment development and construction through programming, electrical wiring, and mechanical assembly.
• Diagnose, repair and improve existing and new process equipment with engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing staff.
• Assist in machine setup, programming, start-up and problem solving for new equipment projects and changes to existing equipment.
• Conduct scheduled gauge calibration on production and lab equipment per quality requirements.
• Train manufacturing associates in proper setup and operation of equipment.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Mechatronics

Electrical troubleshooting

Robotic control systems

Education

Associate’s degree in electrical/electronic field

Tools

PLC programming

HMI interfaces

Servo drives

Robotics

Job description

Pay Range: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year (based on experience/skills/qualifications)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

No relocation assistance is being offered for this position.

PLC/HMI Programming Experience Required

Mechatronics skill set is preferred for this position to include mechanical, electrical, and programming skills to install, maintain, and repair automated machinery and computer-controlled mechanical systems in an industrial production setting.

Reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager

• Trouble-shoot & maintain manufacturing process equipment, support new equipment development and construction through programming, electrical assembly / wiring, and mechanical assembly.
• Work with engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing personnel on a daily basis to diagnose, repair and improve both existing and new process equipment.
• Requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent years of experience in an electrical or electronic field with prior experience in the installation, programming, troubleshooting and wiring of electrical and pneumatic controls, specifically in the areas of PLC’s, HMI interfaces, servo drives and robotic control systems.
• Hands on work environment within a flexible work schedule. Must be available for call in’s after hours.
• Work with Engineering and Manufacturing associates to develop new equipment concepts.
• Work with Engineering and Manufacturing associates to improve productivity, scrap, and quality of products made on existing equipment.
• Assist manufacturing in machine set-up, programming, start-up and problem solving activities.
• Programming of new equipment projects as well as programming changes to existing equipment as required.
• Conduct scheduled gauge calibration on production & lab equipment (sensors, transducers, meters, etc.) as needed according to quality certification requirements.
• Train manufacturing associates in the proper set-up and operation of equipment as required.

For more information on Schrader, please visit our website at https://schrader-pacific.com

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching (4%)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Voluntary Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity