Automation & Controls Specialist, Assembly Manufacturing (Starlink)

• Create, redline, modify, and correct electrical and pneumatic schematics for automated equipment using EPLAN Electrical/Fluid and Visio software suites

• Wire, commission, and validate electromechanical and pneumatic control systems

• Build control panels to NFPA 79 & UL 508A standards

• Design and commission basic PLC and HMI software applications

• Interpret and develop logic for Beckoff Twincat, Siemens TIA, and Allen-Bradley RSLogix

• Troubleshoot and modify PLC and HMI software

• Spec and procure required components, sensors, and hardware needed for implementing controls solutions

• Develop new and improve design on existing production assets

• Establish effective project management skills to drive efficient project completion

• Promote 5S principles of organizing and sustaining efficient and presentable team work spaces

• Read, understand, and utilize system-level schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic)

• Support production devices (HMIs, VM's, Thin Clients, IoT devices)

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and production environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline

• 2+ years of experience with working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems

• Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline

• Demonstrated hands-on skill in fault finding, mechanical system troubleshooting, and solid problem resolution skills

• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills; a team player, yet able to work independently when necessary

• Exceptional problem solving and communication skills, creative, and has strong organizational skills as well as documentation

• Strong, working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes

• PLC & HMI programming experience or familiarization using Ladder Logic and Structured Text Language

• Mechanical equipment design/build experience

• Experience with electrical control panel design, building, and wiring

• Electrical schematic drawing/updates

• Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency

• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings

• Analytical skills - Skilled at gathering and analyzing information to understand complex situations and solve problems

• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards

• Must be available one or more of the following shifts:

• A shift, 5am-5pm Sunday-Tuesday, every other Wednesday

• B shift, 5am-5pm Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday

• C shift, 5pm-5am Sunday-Tuesday, every other Wednesday

• D shift, 5pm-5am Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday

• Must be willing and able to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed

• Must be able to gain forklift certification

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted

• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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