What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Specialist position at KI?
Responsibilities include aid in design, engineering, start-up of automation projects. Maintenance support responsibilities for process and safety control systems supporting operations. This position works with the automation engineer and Manufacturing to ensure products can be produced efficiently, cost effectively and safely. As a key component, this position provides support/development for all automated processes and projects, control systems and safety systems.
Essential Functions:
Controls/Automation Engineering:
Develop and implement PLC and robot programs to be used in production and manufacturing processes.
Edit and troubleshoot PLC and robot programs.
Troubleshoot / correct production equipment automation issues. Ensure process control and safety systems are installed and functioning properly
Be the automation point of contact for equipment issues
Follow control standards
New Product/Process Development:
Assist the automation engineer in the design, approval, build and implementation of equipment and processes required for new products or product enhancements
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve capacity and productivity problems of fixtures and equipment
Develop a personal development plan to identify additional education needs or anything else mutually agreed on.
Continuous Improvement:
Plan, coordinate and implement continuous improvements activities to improve key performance indicators (contribution, on-time, cost of quality, incident rate, net efficiency, safety, etc.).
Qualifications:
2 year degree in Electro-Mechanical Automation Technology, Automation Engineering Technology or equivalent experience
PC literacy
High school diploma or equivalent required
Programming knowledge, PLC knowledge
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD
Benefits Include:
· Monthly GoalSharing bonus program with earning potential of up to $200 per month
· 15 Minute paid break
· Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
· HSA w/ Employer Contribution
· Celebration of Achievements
· Employee Stock Ownership Program *Once vesting period is met
· Tuition Reimbursement
· MORE!
To learn more about KI and the opportunity to start furnishing knowledge in a new career path please apply online or contact HR for assistance.
Salary : $200 - $0