Automation & Controls Specialist, Solar Cell Manufacturing (Starlink)

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 PLC, HMI, and SCADA development.

What you will do

• Integrate vendor/OEM equipment into centralized SCADA software (Ignition)
• Maximize the uptime of all automation assets on advanced manufacturing lines
• Develop data analysis tools to root-cause downtime sources and propose long-term fixes
• Specify 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

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant 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, o

About the company

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