Controls Specialist (Bradley PLC Programming, Robotic Systems, Vision Systems, Ladder Logic) in Canaan, CT

Controls Specialist (Bradley PLC Programming, Robotic Systems, Vision Systems, Ladder Logic) in Canaan, CT

2+ years of experience

POSITION: Controls Specialist (Bradley PLC Programming, Robotic Systems, Vision Systems, Ladder Logic)
LOCATION: Canaan, CT (onsite position)
DURATION: Full-Time Position - onsite in Canaan, CT
SALARY: Excellent Compensation with benefits + 401K + relocation
SKILLS: Controls Specialist, Bradley PLC Programming, Robotic Systems, Vision Systems, Ladder Logic

DESCRIPTION:

For one of reputed clients in medical technology industry, we have an immediate need for a Controls Specialist.

Controls Specialist will provide direct electrical support for existing and new production equipment. This includes:

• Identifying and implementing corrective actions for equipment for improved performance.
• Assisting the electronic technicians with troubleshooting.
• One of a group of plant controls specialists who are SMEs for technical direction.
• Support and coordination with the manufacturing team to improve overall equipment operating efficiencies.
• Supports efforts for continuous improvements of safety, quality, and cost.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Focus on production equipment: identify critical issues on equipment that are negatively affecting performance, formulate corrective actions to these issues, and implement these actions in a timely manner.
• Follow all relevant safety, quality, and technical procedures in the process.
• Act as a controls resource for manufacturing projects, or assist the controls specialist in project support.
• Proficiency in electrical design, machine controls, programming, and troubleshooting highly desired, with knowledge of established safety standards.
• Technical Capability in Electrical Troubleshooting: respond to calls from the production floor to diagnose and fix electrical issues with machinery.
• Flexibility for shift coverage required, as needed for business requirements and requested by the supervisor.
• Communicate with production leadership in terms of priority and status.
• Document work performed in a timely and detailed manner in work logs.
• Professional Support Attitude: work closely with production operators and technicians to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Availability to respond to occasional calls on nights and weekends.

Additional Responsibilities:

• An active member of the manufacturing team to drive performance.
• Critical member of a multi-functional teams focused on new process and new equipment design, build, and installation.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED:

• H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. or Vocational/Technical School Diploma (Curriculum: Electrical Fundamentals, Electrical Troubleshooting)
• CERTIFICATION: (Any schooling for electrical fundamentals, troubleshooting)

PREFERRED:

• Associate's Degree in Electronics / Electrical related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 2 years Electrical Troubleshooting such as reading machine schematics, investigating wiring and component issues, PLC and ladder logic solving or Robotic systems and Vision systems.

SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE

Controls – Understanding and experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming a plus. Experience working with electrical drives and robotics a plus. General PC skills required.
Machinery – A background in electro-mechanical systems and troubleshooting them, especially in a manufacturing environment, is a plus.
Documentation – Must be diligent in daily use of machine logs to record the work performed. 
Reliability – Electronic technician coverage is vital to plant operations, must be very reliable.