Automation Technician needed for a full-time opportunity in the Farmington, CT area. The Automation Technician will be responsible for assembling electrical machine components per print/model, installing sub-assemblies, verifying electrical functions, and final machine set-up. Apply now for immediate consideration!
location: FARMINGTON, Connecticut
job type: Permanent
salary: $50,000 - 65,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: High School
responsibilities:
- Review new projects with engineering and manufacturing teams. Determine if the tool shop has the capability to complete the job and meet customer requirements.
- Review documents (customer specification, quotation, statement of work, BOM, etc.) to ensure that all details are met.
- Assists engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for all automation solutions per specifications.
- Primary builder of complex electrical assemblies following 3D model viewers, 2D drawings, PLC code, and assembly instructions. Utilizing hand and power tools, cranes, fork trucks, etc.
- Wiring electrical panel for system, running wires for sensors, setting up vision systems, verifying I/O communicates to PLC and HMI.
- Work with Mechanical Technicians through completion of the machine building process.
- Troubleshoot - perform root cause analysis of issues and provide containment and corrective actions (working with automation engineer, if necessary).
- Implement and diagnose communication systems including Modbus (RTU and TCP/IP), Ethernet IP, and Hart Protocols
- Document any changes during build & test and ensure engineer is aware of changes. Collaborate with engineers to develop assembly processes and procedures
- Input data into the AS400 MRP system, work orders, log into jobs, etc.
- Support and repair previously built machines with guidance from manuals, drawings, and models.
- Use of the following software: CAD Viewer, Mac-Pac, Microsoft Suite, PLC programming, various software from epM.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Education: High School
skills:
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