Performs engineering technician duties in the areas of plant computer network systems management, control, instrumentation, electronics, etc. in assistance to the electrical and production departments.  Provides technical support to other plant personnel as needed and assigned to include after-hours work/call-outs to support the plant operations.  Works from general supervision on routine duties with specific instructions, and under close supervision on technical matters involving non-routine duties. Exercises work supervision over electricians and other wage positions as associated with Automation Engineering functions.  Liaison between corporate IT department and plant to assist with minor IT-related activities on site. Performs other duties as assigned.
 
What you’ll be contributing: 
 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• Additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Responsible for computer automation hardware and software (HMI, trend software, iHistorian, PTIS, etc.) used in the plant operation including programming, troubleshooting, problem-solving/solutions for process control or distributed control issues, and maintenance involved with graphics, trending, data logging, etc.  Provide engineering support as needed for plant projects.
• Responsible for PLC systems and networks used in the plant operation including programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Work with the Electrical Engineer and the electrical department on the design, installation, revisions, and maintenance of all plant electrical and instrumentation systems including all existing and new installations.
• The following activities will be executed in collaboration with Corporate IT: Maintain the security and integrity of all Local Area network devices, equipment, and components such as servers, switches, and computers.  
• Provides technical support and troubleshooting as needed for plant LAN/WAN and telecommunication systems.  
• Maintains all plant information technology systems to the latest revision/version.  Ensures all systems operate at designed performance levels and coordinates computer technology changes.

 
To succeed in this position, you will need: 
 

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. 

•  3 or more years of experience in Electrical or automation in an industrial manufacturing environment. (Required)

• Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering field preferred
• Associate's Degree in electricity/electronics or related area required
• Base salary starts at $100,000+ depending on experiences

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