Automation Technician

Role Summary

Automation Technician provides controls, software and instrumentation technical support to process equipment, facilities and utilities. The role involves knowledge of electrical control systems, programming PLC/DCS/HMI applications, supporting design, commissioning and performance improvements of automated equipment, and collaborating with Validation, Automation, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance to resolve technical issues in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for providing controls, software and instrumentation technical support to process equipment, facilities and utilities.
• Support site by providing knowledge and understanding of electrical control systems, principles, and procedures.
• Assist the development and implementation of strategic efforts such as Control Systems Design Specifications, Sequence of Operations, PID tuning, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Review, update and approve Control Systems (Hardware, Software, DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI Screens), equipment standards and User Requirement Specifications (URS).
• Program PLC, DCS and HMI applications for automated process equipment and environmental controls using software such as Foxboro, Siemens, Honeywell, Rockwell RSLogix, RSLogix 500 Series, Omron, Panelbuilder 32, RS View, Wonderware and Factory Talk ME.
• Support projects related to design, commissioning, and performance improvement of automated equipment; participate in troubleshooting and plant shutdown activities.
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and criteria to propose improvements and modifications to automated systems.
• Provide technical support to Validation, Automation, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance with technical assessments, troubleshooting and investigation reports; revise SOPs as required.
• Learn and comply with company policies and regulatory agency requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED. Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from 2-year college or technical school preferred.
• Required: Minimum 5 years of related experience.

Education

• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from 2-year college or technical school preferred.