Controls Technician - Daifuku
Elwood, IL
About the Job
Overview
About Us
Daifuku is the nation’s leading independent, U.S.‐based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in‐house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intralogistics solutions. We provide leading‐edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light‐directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.
If you want to join a team of industry leading experts and who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Controls Specialist Technician troubleshoots and maintains controls and electrical systems onsite. Documents issues and possible changes.
Responsibilities
- Performs Allen Bradley (AB) PLC control-level issue diagnosis using ladder logic and PanelView HMI
- Follows change management process and develop ad-hoc PLC ladder code change using Rockwell RSLogix family IDE’s (RSLogix5000 preferred)
- Utilizing proper equipment, troubleshoots electrical malfunctions from 24VDC to 480VAC
- Performs incident follow-up, root cause analysis, and documentation
- Documents control system and equipment configuration changes
- Uses SCADA and other tools to monitor system operations.
- Mentors technicians by motivating, guiding, and directing their work; provides appropriate feedback to improve performance
- Completes all safety training as assigned
- Complies with all safety programs, policies, and procedures
- On call as needed
- Performs other related resident maintenance tasks not specifically listed above
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent; 2-year professional electrical training degree or Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
- Minimum of 1 years of experience in Allen Bradley (AB) PLC control-level issue diagnosis using ladder logic and PanelView HMI
- Minimum of 1 year of experience with electrical troubleshooting and schematic reading
- Knowledge of AB PLC processors (CompactLogix and ControlLogix preferred) and input/output modules. Knowledge of other non-AB control systems such as Mitsubishi, Omron, and Siemens would be a plus.
- Ability to install, maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components – photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, Servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, tachometers and encoders.
- Knowledge of PLC programs and ability to troubleshoot ladder logic (read and use for troubleshooting), components (CPU backplanes, I/O boards, safety circuits, modules and other devices) and communications modules (Ethernet)
- Ability to execute project tasks assigned.
- Reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret drawings both mechanical and electrical
- Ability to identify, maintain, and utilize SCADA systems and KPI's
- Ability to access all levels and areas of the facility
- Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures and relate them to others
- Ability to manage small to medium projects.
- Intermediate computer skills including MS Office
- Customer service orientation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented
- Team orientation
- Knowledge of safe industrial work practices
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