Controls Technician responsible for planning, executing, and maintaining control systems, PLC programming, and continuous improvement initiatives in an automotive manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Plan and execute new installations, upgrades and continuous improvements
Read, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs (Allen-Bradley and Siemens)
Work with Manufacturing and/or Quality to solve customer Quality issues
Analyze plant processes and help make improvements based on extensive knowledge of electronics, engineering, and mechanics
Proactively develop improvement suggestions to improve plant performance, equipment reliability and uptime
USA, TX, San Antonio - 90,000.00 - 112,500.00 USD annually
Responsibilities
Serve as the site expert for maintaining the automation systems that are critical for operations
Understand, maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems
Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations
Provide first-level escalation support for site technicians, both locally and remotely
Perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance
As a Senior Automation Engineer (SAE), you will manage the Automation Engineering (AE) team at your facility. This includes coordinating the maintenance of the control systems, scheduling tasks and projects with your team, and designing more efficient methods to operate the systems.
Compensation
The compensation for the position is: $ 117,364.92 - $138,076.38
Responsibilities
Coordinating with and mentoring Automation Engineers to accomplish the goals and objectives of your facility’s operational plan
Collaborating closely with Operations, Engineering, Safety, and other departments to support MHE systems optimization and project implementation
Understanding, maintaining, and troubleshooting material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems
Monitoring MHE metrics, partnering with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues, and providing analysis across all facilities
Acting as the first level of escalation support for the Automation Engineers, during and after business hours, troubleshooting locally and remotely, and repairing all hardware or controls software systems within the building
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
As a key member of Grantek’s Engineering team, you will be developing real-time automation solutions from the manufacturing plant floor to the enterprise level, using a variety of programming, configuration, and design tools.
Responsibilities
Engineering and implementing real-time automation controls and information solutions
Conceptualizing during the design phase of the project life cycle
System programming, debugging, and testing
Creating documentation, including project engineering notes, project proposals, project design traceability documentation, case studies, and more
Commissioning new solutions at client sites; finding opportunities for improvements
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