Summary
The Associate Controls Technician is an entry-level position focused on testing conveyance and other equipment to meet customer standards and requirements for warehouse and distribution automation equipment. This position is responsible for executing testing with an approach that is efficient and complete. The Associate Controls Technician is expected to perform the job with a continuous awareness of the effect their work has on all other disciplines in the engineering and build of the automated systems. Good communication and cooperation with peers and management is a persistent requirement for this position.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Requires Knowledge of Electrical and Pneumatic systems
- Familiarity with code or coding, and willingness to learn PLC code.
- Ability to follow written instructions and learn from hands-on demonstrations
- Ability to understand Code Logic, HMIs, configure and test devices.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and follow/implement specific customer standards relating to controlsdesign.
- Requires fundamental problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues related tosoftware applications, hardware devices, and network connectivity.
- Ability to commission / debug automation systems, training provided.
- Ability to interface with mechanical Design, shop trades and customers.
- Ability to communicate professionally.
- Must be able to use the Microsoft suite of products. i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Experience with automation equipment is a plus
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD annotations and tolerances.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Computer Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, “MS Excel”, PowerPoint.
- Understanding of code and code applications is preferred.
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
- Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be required to work overtime on a consistent basis for up to 50 hours per week with the possibility of 58-hour weeks (or more) as demand increases.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is a standard shop floor for automation build activities. Travel Requirements Local travel to Client facilities and customer/supplier sites for meetings or support is rarely required. Travel requirements may vary based on project assignments and department workloads.
Job location: Macomb, MI
