Controls Technician

We are looking for an Controls Technician energized by the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment. For the right individual, this opportunity provides the ability to build your technical skills and knowledge base while working for a growing company in the robotic automation field.

Required Knowledge/Skills and Abilities

We are specifically looking for a talented individual with 3-5 years of electrical controls experience, with an expertise in system troubleshooting and programming. Must understand electrical design. Ability to develop and execute communications between a robot, controls system and safety system. Will be involved and responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.

Excellent communication skills. Ability to organize and plan effectively. Willingness to work overtime when required. Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Responsible and trustworthy. Focused on driving self and peers to project conclusion. Pro-active and self directed problem solver.

Essential Duties

• Work with our integration and engineering departments and provide technical guidance to ensure comprehensive design packages are developed leading ultimately to the efficient production of high quality products.
• Support product design criteria and testing methodologies.
• Responsible for the accuracy of electrical system integration and the quality and reliability of the controls system.
• Participate in new design and modification projects.
• Communicate with manufacturing and assembly to resolve conflicts, review designs, and incorporate suggestions for improvement.
• Support sales effort in the design and proposal of new business opportunities.
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of our programing and integration activities with our manufacturing and field technicians to support customer system issues. Troubleshoot controls or electrical issues and coordinate with field technicians to get customers back up and running.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or associate's degree in a technical field a plus.
• 3-5 years of electrical controls and PLC programming (Omron preferred).
• Industrial robotics experience a plus (ABB, KUKA, Motoman, Panasonic).
• Industrial controls network experience, i.e. DeviceNet, EtherNet, EtherNet/IP.
• Understanding of manipulator arms and operation.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with little oversight.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to communicate with both internal and external customers.
• Responsible, organized, and dedicated with strong organizational skills.
• Highly motivated.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and with ease.
• Ability to travel on an as needed basis.
• Focus on deadline achievement.

Job Type: Full-time

We do some defense contracting work, so please don't apply if you are not a US Citizen or don't have US Residency.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person