Automation & Controls Specialist, PCB Manufacturing (Starlink/Starmind)

The role

The Automation & Controls Specialist will troubleshoot complex controls issues and add long-term repairs to increase production system reliability. This role involves designing new controls components, integrating vendor equipment, and working with industrial control panels, robotics, and PLC, HMI, and SCADA development.

What you will do

• Integrate vendor/OEM equipment into centralized SCADA software
• Maximize the uptime of all automation assets on manufacturing lines
• Develop data analysis tools to root-cause downtime sources and propose long-term fixes
• Spec and procure required components, sensors, and hardware
• Wire, commission, and validate electromechanical and pneumatic control systems
• Design and commission basic PLC and HMI software applications
• Interpret and develop logic for Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA, and Allen-Bradley RS Logix
• Read, understand, and utilize system-level schematics
• Support production devices including HMIs, VM’s, Thin Clients, and IoT devices

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and production environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• 2+ years of experience working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems
• Must be able to gain forklift certification
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required

Nice to have

• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or science discipline
• Demonstrated hands-on skill in fault finding, mechanical system troubleshooting, and solid problem resolution skills
• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills; a team player, yet able to work independently when necessary
• Exceptional problem solving and communication skills, creative, and has strong organizational skills as well as documentation
• Strong, working knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79 & UL508A codes
• PLC and HMI programming experience or familiarization using ladder logic and structured text (Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA, and Allen-Bradley RS Logix)
• Mechanical equipment design/build experience
• Experience with electrical control panel design, building, and wiring
• Electrical schematic drawing/updates
• Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Before you apply

• Must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtai

About the company

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