Automation Technician - Industrial

Automation Technicians will be responsible for supporting Project Managers and System Engineers with creating, installing, and commissioning of PLC/HMI/SCADA based systems as well as network and device integration work.

• Assist with project programming, start up, and commissioning of new PLC/HMI/SCADA control systems, service and maintenance of existing installations, fault diagnoses, hardware repairs, and programming bug fixes and alterations on customer sites
• Assist with diagnosing and resolving technical problems on jobs and provide appropriate reports to Project Management or Operations Leaders via email, SharePoint, One Drive, or other repository applications
• Attend project kickoff and turnover meetings with Project Managers to gain knowledge of project estimate and scope and final project completion documentation
• Organize and maintain control submittal project redlines and submit to design engineer at project end for as built drawing package creation after review from Team Lead or Senior Engineer
• Work with other technicians to develop and share technical solutions
• Actively participate in technician training to maintain technical expertise on new products, tools, and integration through continuing education initiatives

• Minimum of three years of experience with PLC/HMI control system preferred
• Or A.A.S degree specialized in Robotics, Automation, Technology or in process of completion

• Working knowledge of at least one PLC software (i.e. Rockwell RSLogix, Studio 5000, CCW, Modicon Unity Pro, Mitsubishi, or many others)
• Working knowledge of at least one HMI software (i.e. Rockwell Factory Talk View or Wonderware InTouch, or many others)
• Working SCADA knowledge preferred but not required (i.e. Ignition, Factory Talk View SE, Optix, GE iFix, Ecostruxure Power Operations or SCADA, or many others)
• Knowledge of common Windows Office applications and Repositories (i.e. One Drive, SharePoint, GIT)
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL or other database applications preferred but not required
• Knowledge of Ethernet and serial network communication formats and hardware configurations
• Understanding of basic process (i.e. PID control loops, motor control, commissioning of digital and analog measurement devices)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Ability to travel to customer locations for overnight work approximately 25%

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds occasionally
• Significant field and client interactions on construction job sites, which may require prolonged periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs
• Occasional exposure to variety of temperature and weather conditions

• Laptop computer

Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Construction