Job#: 3035910

Job Description:

1.) 2 years Allen-Bradley Rockwell PLC Programming Experience (RSLogix 5000 or/and Studio 5000)

2 years Siemens PLC – TIA Portal/S7 Programming Experience

2 years Ladder Logic PLC Programming Experience

2.) Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics and machine control circuits.

3.) Ability to troubleshoot controls related automation equipment breakdowns in a high-pressure manufacturing environment

4.) Basic Robot programming experience (Fanuc Robotics Experience preferred).

5.) Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills in a high-volume manufacturing environment

6.) Strong Comprehension of Ethernet/IP industrial networks

7.) Prior automotive / vehicle assembly or industrial automation experience is preferred

8.) Understanding/Programming of servo drives, motion control, and VFDs is preferred

9.) Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with maintenance, production, suppliers, and central ME teams

10.) Leadership/ownership of tasks: planning, scheduling, and coordinating work with trades and contractors.

11.) Basic Automation Controls Vision systems programming experience (Matrox Preferred Matrox)

12.) Ability to work any shift as required by plant operations:

Any shift (not rotating)

2-3 Weekend shifts/month

Education:

High School only acceptable, but candidate must have significant demonstrated experience

Recent Graduate from technical program (ie. Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology) but candidate must have demonstrated experience from CO-Ops/Internships.

1st shift – 6:30AM – 3PM

2nd shift – 3PM – 11:30PM

3rd shift – 11PM – 7:30AM

Could be assigned to any shift, they do not bounce around to different shifts on a normal basis, may need to cover other shifts if an emergency or someone is on vacation, but overall they will be assigned to one shift. 

Expectation is 2-3 weekend shifts per month. Will work Saturday, Sundays, and Holidays.

Onsite – 5 days/week – no remote

Travel Up to 20% - might need to travel to support a new project which requires travel to Michigan, not a regular part of the job on an as needed basis, approx. 6 times per year 

Requirements: Education: High School only acceptable, but candidate must have significant demonstrated experience. Recent Graduate from technical program (ie. Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology) but candidate must have demonstrated experience from CO-Ops/Internships.

Years of experience: 2-3 years of experience

Local people in the Buffalo/Niagara region preferred

Preferred, not required:

Focus will be GPS - Engine Assembly

Siemens PLC, HMI, Rockwell Global Common

Cameras - Cognex AI, Dalsa, Matrox

Fanuc Robot/Cobot

AMR OTTO and Bastian Auto Fork Truck

Team player, good communication, energetic, great attitude, basic knowledge, willing to learn.

It is an intense environment – fasted past environment and need to think on your feet and be flexible 

Machine controls experience (Robotics, test systems, PLC, instrumentation, vision systems) 

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