• Automation Tech

    Parker Hannifin Corporation (Union City, PA)


    Automation Tech

     

    Location : UNION CITY, PA, United States

     

    Job Family : Engineering

     

    Job Type : Regular

     

    Posted : May 13, 2025

     

    Job ID : 56735

     

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    Automation/Controls Technician

     

    Automation/Controls Technician

    Description

    Energetic, self-motivated, self-starter with the desire to learn and ability to adapt in any situation. Work is project-orientated, and you may be working on a number of projects, at various stages, at any given time. Work will be performed with minimal supervision. Typical work activities include but are not limited to:

     

    + Apply automation skills along with related knowledge in electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, and the ability to install, program, troubleshoot, circuitry, control systems, and machinery.

    + Apply sensor technology and integration with PLC programs to prevent quality deficient product from being produced

    + Be part of automation team able to determine proper cell layout / robot placement including peripheral equipment

    + Assemble and trouble shoot equipment from assembly drawings, wiring diagrams and equipment BOMs

    + Troubleshoot to determine system or equipment malfunctions using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, circuit analysis, electronics and pneumatics

    + Design, program and troubleshoot PLC, industrial control systems and relay control circuits to include panel layouts, wiring diagrams and interfaces. Perform testing, start-up, and troubleshooting of PLC and industrial control systems

    + Install safety systems following the Guidelines in the Equipment Commissioning Checklist.

    + Provide in-house training to the Maintenance Technicians for trouble shooting and diagnostics of automated equipment.

    + Prepare specifications and standard operating instructions for processes and equipment

    + Support production in day-to-day trouble shooting and problem solving of equipment and process failure

    + Works well with others

    + Travel for installation, startup, training, and service work as scheduled as needed / scheduled

    Requirements

    + Ideal candidate will have 1-5 years’ experience in PLCs and / or Robotics programming (associate’s degree or greater from an accredited college or university, with an emphasis in engineering; Automation, Electro-Mechanical, or similar related degree is preferred).

    + Electrical background is a must

    + PLC/SCADA/HMI programming

    + Troubleshooting, installation and commissioning

    + Knowledge in pneumatics and mechanical assembly a plus

    + Assemble, test, install and troubleshoot automation equipment

    + Knowledge and experience with electrical equipment: 480/230 3ph, 110 & 24vdc controls, prints and schematics

    + Proficient knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook

    + May use computer-assisted design software to create CAD drawings of project wiring diagrams, panel layouts is a plus, but not required

    + Ability to work in a diverse work environment

    + Ability to travel as necessary to assist with equipment installation, startup, and service