Mechatronics Technician: PLC/HMI Expert (Flexible Schedule)

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

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.