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As an Automation Controls Technician at EaglePicher, you will be responsible to support automation projects and troubleshoot/maintain automated equipment such as robotic-based automation systems, scanners, cameras, printers, scales, HMI, PLC systems, and control cabinets.

Responsibilities Troubleshoot and repair all equipment; perform equipment failure analysis and preventative maintenanceMaintain control systems, including PLC controllers and industrial networks (such as Ethernet, Devicenet and Remote I/O), motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.Perform PLC control level diagnosis and program edits using ladder logic software.Install, maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components - photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, servo drives, frequency inverters, machine vision, and encoders.Maintain, troubleshoot, and edit Fanuc robotics automation system using teach pendant.Work with automation team developing concept designs, offer suggestions during the quoting, design, and build processes.Work with operations on root cause and problem resolutionsCommunicate with vendors on specification and function of commercial parts for a project via email or phone, resolving issues whenever necessarySubmit parts and material orders for the assigned project(s)Support Automation team project implementation. Qualifications

Hiring Requirements:

2 or more years of maintenance/controls experience in production environment with automated processes.High school diploma or GEDMust work well with othersExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to read and modify robot, PLC, HMI programsUnderstanding of automation toolingProject management experienceMechanical experience with ability to apply theory to actual practice.Experience with industrial pneumatics and hydraulicsAbility to read electrical schematics and engineering part drawingsKnowledge of Allen Bradley control systems.Hands-on experience with robotics and vision systemsControl system start-up experienceHands on knowledge troubleshooting hardwire electrical controls.Experience with Industrial network communication protocols, Ethernet, devicenet, serial.

Hiring Preferences:

Applicable technical Associates degree or VO-tech educationExperience with Fanuc RobotsExperience with Cognex vision systems
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