Automation Specialist - experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and robotics
Saint Joseph, MO · Manufacturing · $75,000 to $105,000
OPEN JOB: Automation Specialist - experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and robotics LOCATION: Saint Joseph, Missouri
This role will be performed at the site, 5 days per week
There are 3 openings 1 on 1st shift; 1 on 2nd shift and 1 on 3rd shift. These roles have been opened to support team and site growth.
Salary - $75,000 to $105,000 Benefits - Full Relocation Assistance Available Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotech Job Category: Engineering - Industrial / Manufacturing
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Ideal candidate will have some level of experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and robotics whether through work experience or internships.
This position has the responsibility of improving site automation technologies including production equipment and building automation. This position will provide design, programming and troubleshooting support of automated controls to plant services department for plant engineering, construction and maintenance work.
Duties & Responsibilities
Support small capital and expense projects ensuring sustainable growth of site automation technologies.
Maintain building automation system including lifecycle management, modification and troubleshooting.
Working with automation team, research and evaluate potential automation projects to determine feasibility. Provide data and proposals to management to determine investment strategy.
Act as automation contributor on large capital projects.
Support day to day site automation and controls needs, minimizing production loss. Produce CAPA plans to prevent future occurrences.
Research new technologies, gain competency and train others after implementation.
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's or associate degree Computer Science, Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college is preferred.
With relevant bachelor's degree no experience is required
With relevant associate degree, a minimum of three (3) years in engineering or similar discipline
With a HS degree/GED, a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in engineering or similar discipline
Understanding of low voltage controls (relays, safety circuits, drives, etc.)
Understanding of devices and interface technologies (sensors, IO modules, fieldbus and networking)
Understanding of basic mechanical design methods and techniques
Understanding of PLC programming including ladder, function block and structured text. RSLogix experience is preferred.
Understanding of building automation systems. Siemens Insight or Desigo experience is preferred.
Understanding of HMIs/SCADAs. FactoryTalkView experience is preferred.
Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing in a cross functional team.
Good project management and organizational skills.
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
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required compensation.
Contact information.
Availability
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.