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Automation Technician

Lincoln, NE 68512

Posted: 11/04/24 Employment Type: Full time Industry: Other Job Number: 14561299

Job Description

What will you do?

Automation Controls Responsibilities:
• Ability to perform basic programming on Programmable Logic Controllers, motor controllers, frequency drives, vision inspection systems, laser marking systems, and robotics
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in automation controls designs
• Design and implement basic robustness improvements on automated systems
• Design electrical circuits using internationally recognized standards
• Modify and update electrical schematics using AutoCAD
• Lead automation controls projects with minimal supervision
• Quickly respond to and resolve any production related issues
• Work with multi-discipline teams to standardize automation technologies
• Make modifications to Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
• Develop processes to enhance rapid troubleshooting of maintenance team, reducing MTTR
• Promote, lead and apply six sigma methodologies (Lean Manufacturing Methodologies).
• This is an overview of key areas of responsibility, other duties may be required
• Vision Inspection Concepts: Able to trouble shoot and make adjustment to Vision Systems.
• Follow Safety Guidelines set by Client.

Electrical / Electronic Responsibilities:
• Basic programming, configuration, interfacing, and troubleshooting skills with the following controls, interfaces, and advanced assembly systems: PLC, HMI, DC Driver, Vision Inspection, Laser Marking, and Robotics.
• Maintain electric motor drive technology including: AC variable frequency, AC servo, DC servo, electronic and mechanical clutch / brake, and encoders.
• Analyze problems pertaining to electrical power distribution, as well as electro-mechanical and electronic control systems.
• Install, maintain, dismantle, repair, overhaul, and rebuild electrical, mechanical, and electronic equipment and components such as electric power distribution circuits, electric lighting, electric climate control systems, electric appliances, wiring, and controls.
• Install electrical circuits to NEC and local code requirements including installation of conduit and wire.
• Perform electronic installation and troubleshooting.
• Operation, setup, and maintenance of automated equipment.
• Draw wiring schematics and similar duties.
• This is an overview of key areas of responsibility, other duties may be required

What qualifications will make you successful?
• Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Electricity, Controls and/or Electronics (or equivalent) is REQUIRED
• Working knowledge of the following controls, interfaces and advanced assembly systems: PLC, HMI, DC Driver, Vision Inspection (preferred), Laser Marking, Robotics (preferred), and Electric Motor Drive Technologies (ie VFD, Servo, Encoder, etc.), is required
• Ability to troubleshoot independently and identify root cause of issues
• Previous work experience with installing, maintaining, dismantling, repairing, overhauling and rebuilding electrical, mechanical and electronic equipment and components such as electric power distribution circuits, electric lighting, electric climate control systems, electric appliances, wiring, and controls.
• Ability to read and design wiring schematics
• Work with a team or independently

Shift

2nd Shift

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