Controls Technician
Actalent
PLC Programmer/Controls Technician
DFW
Description:
As Controls Technician you will focus on maintaining the reliability of the making and
packing lines above specified targets. To achieve this, the Controls Technician will focus on
technical troubleshooting and implementation of improvements on the several automated
systems onsite.
Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities
Process Related Activities:
• Troubleshoot current process PLC program and HMI 6 existing lines.
• Work with other controls engineers and process engineers to accomplish improvements to the existing lines.
• Completes tasks on schedule.
• Demonstrate strong communication with colleagues, management, and customers.
• Requires only periodic direction from the Project/ Engineering Manager
• Complies with the rules, procedures and policies as delivered by the organization.
• Guide less experienced employees technically
Project Related Activities:
• Manage and develop project deliverables independently or within a team.
• Assist in the design of control systems (I/O and Motor lists, P&IDs, etc.)
• Perform on-site startup, commissioning, validate and support.
• Provide technical competence during project execution.
• Get the appropriate colleague, manager or customer involved to resolve issues early
in the development process.
• Identify changes in scope and notify Project/ Engineering Manager in a timely manner.
• Develop approaches to solve problems, handle customer demands, changes, and complaints.
• Contribute a broad technical competence to the team, along with superior communication, correspondence, and mediation skills.
• Provides input and resolves issues during the Estimating and Fabrication processes.
Education / Certification / Qualifications / Experience
• Education:
- High School diploma
- Technical education/ University Degree in Engineering.
• Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of industry experience with industrial automation described here in specific knowledge.
• Specific Knowledge: (Technical/Product, Organizational and Interpersonal)
PLC/HMI
RS Studio 5000 / ControlLogix
FactoryTalk ME/PanelView
FactoryTalk SE
Wonderware Intouch
Wonderware ArchestrA System Platform
Inductive Automation Ignition
Drives/VFDs
PowerFlex VFD
Kinetix Servo Drives
Networks
Ethernet: EtherNet/IP, DLR, STRATIX, CISCO Switches
ControlNet, DeviceNet, RIO, DF1, Modbus
Job Title: Automation Technician
Job Description
Seeking a skilled Automation Technician responsible for commissioning, programming, setting up graphics, communications link, end-to-end testing, troubleshooting, and servicing on assigned projects. The role involves direct customer interaction and coordination with team leaders to meet on-site installation and repair requirements. The technician will be responsible for documenting verification, validation, and job close-out requirements, ensuring customer satisfaction by diagnosing and repairing equipment and systems. Safety standards are rigorously upheld. Travel up to 60% is required, with weekends at home. Mechanical experience is beneficial.
Hard Skills
+ PLC programming
+ HMI
+ VFD
+ Ladder Logix
+ Siemens systems
+ Troubleshooting
+ Equipment repair
Soft Skills
+ Customer service
+ Problem-solving
+ Team coordination
+ Safety enforcement
+ Documentation
Job Type
This is a contract position with a duration of 9 Month(s).
Work Environment
Fieldwork with up to 60% travel, mostly home on weekends
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
n/a
About Actalent
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