Automation Technician

As an Automation Controls Technician at EaglePicher, you will be responsible to support automation projects and troubleshoot/maintain automated equipment such as robotic-based automation systems, scanners, cameras, printers, scales, HMI, PLC systems, and control cabinets.

• Troubleshoot and repair all equipment; perform equipment failure analysis and preventative maintenance
• Maintain control systems, including PLC controllers and industrial networks (such as Ethernet, Devicenet and Remote I/O), motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Perform PLC control level diagnosis and program edits using ladder logic software.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components - photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, servo drives, frequency inverters, machine vision, and encoders.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and edit Fanuc robotics automation system using teach pendant.
• Work with automation team developing concept designs, offer suggestions during the quoting, design, and build processes.
• Work with operations on root cause and problem resolutions
• Communicate with vendors on specification and function of commercial parts for a project via email or phone, resolving issues whenever necessary
• Submit parts and material orders for the assigned project(s)
• Support Automation team project implementation.

Hiring Requirements:

• 2 or more years of maintenance/controls experience in production environment with automated processes.
• High school diploma or GED
• Must work well with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and modify robot, PLC, HMI programs
• Understanding of automation tooling
• Project management experience
• Mechanical experience with ability to apply theory to actual practice.
• Experience with industrial pneumatics and hydraulics
• Ability to read electrical schematics and engineering part drawings
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley control systems.
• Hands-on experience with robotics and vision systems
• Control system start-up experience
• Hands on knowledge troubleshooting hardwire electrical controls.
• Experience with Industrial network communication protocols, Ethernet, devicenet, serial.

Hiring Preferences:

• Applicable technical Associates degree or VO-tech education
• Experience with Fanuc Robots
• Experience with Cognex vision systems

PERKS OF BEING AN EAGLEPICHER EMPLOYEE
Some of the great things about being an EaglePicher employee include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance;
• 10 paid holidays and PTO;
• Matching 401K;
• Annual Profit Sharing;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Dependent scholarship programs.

EaglePicher is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status as a veteran, pregnancy and related conditions, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.