Automation Technician (Crosby, TX)

Summary:

In a manufacturing setting, we are looking to add a Automation Technician to our manufacturing team in Houston who will be responsible for engineering, testing, maintaining and supporting automation solutions.

Job Type:  Full-time, permanent (Crosby, TX)

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program logic-controlled equipment to achieve production, quality, and safety expectations 


• Provide technical automation support during production breakdowns as well as new equipment installations, commissioning, retrofits and continuous improvement projects;


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  Assist in equipment malfunction investigation to increase equipment reliability by identifying root cause, determining corrective actions/preventative measures, and following up on any deviations;


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  Perform setup and calibration for process and control instrumentation such as: Flow meters, Temperature and Pressure transducers;


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  Determine and program parameters for variable frequency drivers and servo drives;


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  Install and commission new necessary instrumentation for additional data collection as per requests from Engineering and/or Operations team;


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  Maintain and continuously develop existing plant control systems;


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  Perform routine diagnostic checks on equipment, electrical panels, and control systems;


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  Research new industrial automation equipment, instruments, controls and materials available on the market for use in a manufacturing environment;


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  Follow all safety regulations, such as Arc Flash protection and use of Personal Protective Equipment;
  
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in automation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree and/or relevant experience;


• Thorough understanding of PLCs, HMIs, including advanced programming techniques and configurations. (Experience with B&R Automation, Rockwell Automation and/or Automation Direct);


• Knowledge of VFD & Servo Motor Control;


• Knowledge of Industrial Networking. (EthernetIP, ModbusRTU, ModbusTCP, CanOpen, Powerlink);


• Knowledge of Industrial Instrumentation - Level, Pressure, Flow, Temperature, Proximity Sensors, Reed Sensors, Laser Distance and Through-Beam Sensors;
  


• Proficiency using MS office and other tools;


• Strong work ethic with the ability to work in a team environment as well as the ability to work unsupervised;


• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with a great attention to detail;


• A team player who constructively contributes to a positive environment;


• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching


• Dental/Health insurance (shared premiums with employer)


• Vision insurance


• Paid time off


• Safety boot allowance


• Prescription Safety glass allowance

Work Location: In person at our Crosby, TX plant

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