Industrial Automation Technician

Position: Industrial Automation Technician/Engineer

Location: Onsite Leetsdale Pittsburgh

Employment Type: Full Time

Company: Impact Guard website: WE ARE

Impact Guards vision is to build a Great Organization that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of its customers employees shareholders and the World around it. With a mission to use innovative material technology and processes to deliver high-performance composite materials to everyday/high volume customers. We are customer focused and are driven to provide the best value for our customers.

Job SUMMARY

We have an immediate opening for an Industrial Automation Engineer with experience in automation programming for a wide range of projects as they progress from concept to installation. The projects vary greatly and consist of various manufacturing equipment control room setting robotics safety sensors vision systems etc. This individual will work independently and hands on with Impact Guard team to design customize test troubleshoot and optimize current and future processes.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors or equivalent 5 experience relevant programming work experience required.
• Experience with PLC and HMI software such as Siemens is required
• Experience with Ignition software is preferred.
• Possess relevant programming certifications or coursework preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with personal computers to include Microsoft Office configuration networking IP Addresses etc.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Possess electrical aptitude and willingness to perform hands on work.
• Working experience with Python or other programming languages would be preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting manuals and electrical drawings required.
• Ability to understand and interpret scope of work for specific tasks.
• Ability to follow work direction and prioritize assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations graphing and scaling accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well both independently and as a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to stretch current abilities to learn new skills.
• Project Management experience will be a plus

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years

Unusual Physical Requirement

This position will require standing and walking for an extended period of time wearing protective gear lifting and moving objects - up to 50 pounds bending climbing and inspecting equipment and materials. Ability to lift 50 lbs.

BENEFITS

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

SCHEDULE

• 8 hours shift
• Monday to Friday

We are a Drug Free Workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity Provider organization & hence we also encourage minorities and females to apply.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status veteran status non-job-related disability or any other protected group status.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform PLC and HMI programming with Siemens & Ignition software commissioning testing and troubleshooting on machines production lines conveyor systems etc.

• Integrate various instrumentation such as pressure sensors load cells flow meters etc.

• Work safely in proximity to a variety of voltages such as 24VDC 120VAC 480VAC single phase and 3-phase.

• Create and interpret electrical drawings in Auto Cad such as inventor and documentation for custom machines systems and products.

• Configure controls components such as VFDs servo drives machine vision systems robot controllers field IO racks etc.

• Properly use manuals for proper installation programming and troubleshooting of components

• Create OEM manuals documentation SOPs etc.

• Conduct operator training and technical instruction for users.

• Collaborate with team members as needed to identify and solve issues.

• Provide troubleshooting to follow a problem to the source and solve the issue.

• Ensure installed products meet quality and scope expectations.

• Follow quality control standards and check lists.

• Learn to recognize and communicate design changes to team members.

• Stay up to date with industry trends best practices and updated technology.