NEW JOB OPENING
AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS TECHNICIAN
IN Lincoln, NE, USA!

This is an exciting role that will offer much opportunity to grow and learn in a highly technical field. This position will be directly responsible Controls/Technical support for 2nd Shift production including fabrication, metal finishing, and automated assembly, through troubleshooting and determining root causes for downtime events.



Education:

• Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Electricity, Controls and/or Electronics (or equivalent)



Required Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the following controls, interfaces and advanced assembly systems: PLC, HMI, DC Driver, Vision Inspection (preferred), Laser Marking, Robotics (preferred), and Electric Motor Drive Technologies (ie VFD, Servo, Encoder, etc.),

• Ability to troubleshoot independently and identify root cause of issues

• Previous work experience with installing, maintaining, dismantling, repairing, overhauling and rebuilding electrical, mechanical and electronic equipment and components such as electric power distribution circuits, electric lighting, electric climate control systems, electric appliances, wiring, and controls.

• Ability to read and design wiring schematics

• Work with a team or independently



Automation & Controls Technician Overview:

• Ability to perform basic programming on Programmable Logic Controllers, motor controllers, frequency drives, vision inspection systems, laser marking systems, and robotics

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in automation controls designs

• Lead automation controls projects with minimal supervision

• Quickly respond to and resolve any production related issues

• Work with multi-discipline teams to standardize automation technologies



Job Duties:

• Design and implement basic robustness improvements on automated systems

• Design electrical circuits using internationally recognized standards

• Modify and update electrical schematics using AutoCAD

• Make modifications to Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)

• Develop processes to enhance rapid troubleshooting of maintenance team, reducing MTTR

• Promote, lead and apply six sigma methodologies (Lean Manufacturing Methodologies).

• Other duties may be required

• Follow Safety Guidelines.

• Vision Inspection Concepts: Able to trouble shoot and make adjustment to Vision Systems.



• Basic programming, configuration, interfacing, and troubleshooting skills with the following controls, interfaces, and advanced assembly systems: PLC, HMI, DC Driver, Vision Inspection, Laser Marking, and Robotics.

• Maintain electric motor drive technology including: AC variable frequency, AC servo, DC servo, electronic and mechanical clutch / brake, and encoders.

• Analyze problems pertaining to electrical power distribution, as well as electro-mechanical and electronic control systems.

• Install, maintain, dismantle, repair, overhaul, and rebuild electrical, mechanical, and electronic equipment and components such as electric power distribution circuits, electric lighting, electric climate control systems, electric appliances, wiring, and controls.

• Install electrical circuits to NEC and local code requirements including installation of conduit and wire.

• Perform electronic installation and troubleshooting.

• Operation, setup, and maintenance of automated equipment.

• Draw wiring schematics and similar duties.

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**