Automation & Controls Technician (Finance)
Schneider Electric has an opportunity for an Automation & Controls Technician in our Lincoln, Nebraska location.
This is an exciting role that will offer much opportunity to grow and learn in a highly technical field. This position will be directly responsible Controls/Technical support including fabrication, metal finishing, and automated assembly, through troubleshooting and determining root causes for downtime events.
Schneider Electric is a dynamic, global company and Lincoln NE is a very vertically integrated MTS/MTO facility with a high level of automation and has been designated as a Smart Factory of the future.
Shifts:
A Shift - 7 am - 7 pm - Sunday - Tuesday & Every other Wednesday
C Shift - 7 am - 7 pm - Thursday - Saturday & Every other Wednesday
What will you do?
Automation Controls Responsibilities :
- Perform basic programming on Programmable Logic Controllers, motor controllers, frequency drives, vision inspection systems, laser marking systems, and robotics
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities in automation controls designs
- Design and implement basic robustness improvements on automated systems
- Design electrical circuits using internationally recognized standards
- Modify and update electrical schematics using AutoCAD
- Lead automation controls projects with minimal supervision
- Quickly respond to and resolve any production related issues
- Work with multi-discipline teams to standardize automation technologies
- Make modifications to Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
- Develop processes to enhance rapid troubleshooting of maintenance team, reducing MTTR
- Promote, lead and apply six sigma methodologies (Lean Manufacturing Methodologies).
- This is an overview of key areas of responsibility, other duties may be required
- Vision Inspection Concepts: Able to trouble shoot and make adjustment to Vision Systems.
- Follow Safety Guidelines set by Schneider.
Electrical / Electronic Responsibilities:
- Basic programming, configuration, interfacing, and troubleshooting skills with the following controls, interfaces, and advanced assembly systems: PLC, HMI, DC Driver, Vision Inspection, Laser Marking, and Robotics.
- Maintain electric motor drive technology including: AC variable frequency, AC servo, DC servo, electronic and mechanical clutch / brake, and encoders.
- Analyze problems pertaining to electrical power distribution, as well as electro-mechanical and electronic control systems.
- Install, maintain, dismantle, repair, overhaul, and rebuild electrical, mechanical, and electronic equipment and components such as electric power distribution circuits, electric lighting, electric climate control systems, electric appliances, wiring, and controls.
- Install electrical circuits to NEC and local code requirements including installation of conduit and wire.
- Perform electronic installation and troubleshooting.
- Operation, setup, and maintenance of automated equipment.
- Draw wiring schematics and similar duties.
- This is an overview of key areas of responsibility, other duties may be required
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Electricity, Controls and/or Electronics (or equivalent) is required.
- Working knowledge of the following controls, interfaces and advanced assembly systems: PLC, HMI, DC Driver, Vision Inspection, Laser Marking, Robotics, and Electric Motor Drive Technologies (ie VFD, Servo, Encoder, etc.), is required
- Ability to troubleshoot independently and identify root cause of issues
- Previous work experience with installing, maintaining, dismantling, repairing, overhauling and rebuilding electrical, mechanical and electronic equipment and components such as electric power distribution circuits, electric lighting, electric climate control systems, electric appliances, wiring, and controls.
- Ability to read and design wiring schematics
- Work with a team or independently
We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.
What's in it for me?
Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave,401(k)+ match, and more.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
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This is an exciting role that will offer much opportunity to grow and learn in a highly technical field. This position will be directly responsible Controls/Technical support including fabrication, metal finishing, and automated assembly, through troubleshooting and determining root causes for downtime events.
Schneider Electric is a dynamic, global company and Lincoln NE is a very vertically integrated MTS/MTO facility with a high level of automation and has been designated as a Smart Factory of the future.
Shifts:
A Shift - 7 am - 7 pm - Sunday - Tuesday & Every other Wednesday
C Shift - 7 am - 7 pm - Thursday - Saturday & Every other Wednesday
What will you do?
Automation Controls Responsibilities :
- Perform basic programming on Programmable Logic Controllers, motor controllers, frequency drives, vision inspection systems, laser marking systems, and robotics
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities in automation controls designs
- Design and implement basic robustness improvements on automated systems
- Design electrical circuits using internationally recognized standards
- Modify and update electrical schematics using AutoCAD
- Lead automation controls projects with minimal supervision
- Quickly respond to and resolve any production related issues
- Work with multi-discipline teams to standardize automation technologies
- Make modifications to Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
- Develop processes to enhance rapid troubleshooting of maintenance team, reducing MTTR
- Promote, lead and apply six sigma methodologies (Lean Manufacturing Methodologies).
- This is an overview of key areas of responsibility, other duties may be required
- Vision Inspection Concepts: Able to trouble shoot and make adjustment to Vision Systems.
- Follow Safety Guidelines set by Schneider.
Electrical / Electronic Responsibilities:
- Basic programming, configuration, interfacing, and troubleshooting skills with the following controls, interfaces, and advanced assembly systems: PLC, HMI, DC Driver, Vision Inspection, Laser Marking, and Robotics.
- Maintain electric motor drive technology including: AC variable frequency, AC servo, DC servo, electronic and mechanical clutch / brake, and encoders.
- Analyze problems pertaining to electrical power distribution, as well as electro-mechanical and electronic control systems.
- Install, maintain, dismantle, repair, overhaul, and rebuild electrical, mechanical, and electronic equipment and components such as electric power distribution circuits, electric lighting, electric climate control systems, electric appliances, wiring, and controls.
- Install electrical circuits to NEC and local code requirements including installation of conduit and wire.
- Perform electronic installation and troubleshooting.
- Operation, setup, and maintenance of automated equipment.
- Draw wiring schematics and similar duties.
- This is an overview of key areas of responsibility, other duties may be required
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Electricity, Controls and/or Electronics (or equivalent) is required.
- Working knowledge of the following controls, interfaces and advanced assembly systems: PLC, HMI, DC Driver, Vision Inspection, Laser Marking, Robotics, and Electric Motor Drive Technologies (ie VFD, Servo, Encoder, etc.), is required
- Ability to troubleshoot independently and identify root cause of issues
- Previous work experience with installing, maintaining, dismantling, repairing, overhauling and rebuilding electrical, mechanical and electronic equipment and components such as electric power distribution circuits, electric lighting, electric climate control systems, electric appliances, wiring, and controls.
- Ability to read and design wiring schematics
- Work with a team or independently
