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TEC Group Inc Controls Technician in Pontiac, Michigan
Position: Controls/Automation Technician $20 - $30 per hour Contract to Direct Pontiac
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Controls/Automation Technician to join our team. The Controls/Automation Technician will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and testing automation systems, with a focus on PLCs and mechanical components. The ideal candidate will have experience in PLC Studio 5000, a strong understanding of control systems, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues. If you're passionate about automation and enjoy working on complex systems, we want to hear from you.
Job Responsibilities:
PLC Programming and Testing:
- Utilize PLC Studio 5000 to program and test automation systems.
- Download customer-specific Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and Safety block parameters.
- Configure and set IP addresses for devices as required.
Mechanical and Electrical Integration:
- Read and interpret electrical and pneumatic prints.
- Safely make electrical connections, including 480VAC and 120VAC connections.
- Establish Ethernet connections for testing purposes.
- Perform minor mechanical tasks, such as removing VFD covers and aligning switches.
Quality Assurance:
- Implement comprehensive testing procedures to ensure the functionality and reliability of automation systems.
- Document test results, identify and address flaws, and provide feedback to the development and validation teams.
Collaboration:
- Coordinate closely with the software development and validation teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration to resolve technical issues.
Process Improvement:
- Identify and eliminate redundant functions and components to optimize automation systems.
- Continuously improve knowledge of business applications and meet user needs and expectations.
Compliance:
- Adhere to industry standards and protocols in all automation projects.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in controls and automation, with a focus on PLC programming and testing.
- Strong knowledge of PLC Studio 5000.
- Proficiency in software development and coding.
- Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills.
- Familiarity with test techniques and programming.
- Exceptional planning, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to generate articulate reports on technical assessments.
- Efficient planning skills and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
- Experience in making electrical connections and working with electrical prints.
- Mechanical skills for basic tasks related to VFD covers and switches.