Automation Specialist / Plc/Hmi Designer

Job Type
Full-time
Description
This is a full-time, direct placement for Schrader Mechanical, Inc.
Objective:
Under moderate supervision, responsible for writing, designing and developing programs, serves as liaison between on site management and office management and assists in troubleshooting projects and designs. Performs related work as required.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write, design and develop HMI and PLC programs.
• Troubleshoot, document and implement engineering electrical, automation and controls projects.
• Troubleshoot, document and implement control system designs and design modifications.
• Schedule or assist in the scheduling of projects.
• Perform installation and wiring of equipment.
• Ensure operating in compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical certification or college degree in Computer Science.
• Five years' experience in automation and control.
• Proficient in HMI software and PLC programming, Allen Bradley preferred.
• Experience working with PLC's, HMI's and VFD's, Allen Bradley preferred.

• Possess analytical skills to identify problems and opportunities, review possible alternative courses of actions before selecting one, utilizing information resources available when making decisions.
• Possess strategic problem-solving skills to develop feasible solutions to problems, recommend actions, designed to prevent problems from occurring, and refer problems to upper management when necessary.
• Possess planning and organizing skills to develop long-range plans to solve complex problems or take advantage of opportunities, establish systematic methods of accomplishing goals.
• Possess good communication skills to effectively convey ideas, both written and oral.
• Ability to effectively read and understand information contained in memos, reports, and bulletins.
• Possess creative decision-making skills to evaluate or make independent decisions, based on experience or knowledge, without supervision.
• Ability to comprehend and to follow instructions, including verbal and written instructions from supervisor.
• Mathematical ability to calculate basic arithmetic problems without the aid of a calculator.
• Strong time management skills in order to meet deadlines.
• Maintain interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment.
• Possess good judgment, dependability, adaptability and punctuality.