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Baker Group · 3 weeks ago

Automation Technician II - Industrial

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Baker Group is a company focused on automation solutions, and they are seeking an Automation Technician II to support Project Managers and System Engineers with the installation and commissioning of PLC/HMI/SCADA systems. The role involves troubleshooting, maintaining existing systems, and collaborating on project documentation and technical solutions.

Building MaterialReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Complete start up and commissioning of new PLC/HMI/SCADA control systems, service and maintenance of existing installations, fault diagnoses, hardware repairs, programming bug fixes and alterations on customer sites

Complete diagnosing and resolving technical problems on job sites and provide appropriate reports to Project Management or Operations Leaders via email, SharePoint, OneDrive, or other repository applications

Attend and participate in project kickoff and turnover meetings with Project Managers to gain knowledge of project estimate, scope and finalize project completion documentation

Organize and maintain control submittal project redlines and submit to design engineer at project conclusion for as built drawing package creation

Work with other technicians to develop and share technical solutions

Actively participate in technician training to maintain technical expertise on new products, tools, and integration through continuing education initiatives

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI programmingSCADA systemsNetwork communicationProcess controlsMicrosoft SQLWindows OfficeInterpersonal skills

Required

Associate's degree specialized in Robotics, Automation, Technology or Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with PLC/HMI control system in lieu of Associate's degree

Or Bachelor's degree specialized in Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing

Working knowledge of at least one PLC software (i.e. Rockwell Suite, Modicon Unity Pro or Control Expert, Mitsubishi, or many others)

Working knowledge of at least one HMI software (i.e. Rockwell FactoryTalk View or Wonderware InTouch, or many others)

Working SCADA knowledge of at least one platform (i.e. Ignition, Factory Talk View SE, Optix, GE iFix, Ecostruxure Power Operations or SCADA, and many others)

Knowledge of common Windows Office applications and Repositories (i.e. OneDrive, SharePoint, GIT)

Knowledge of Ethernet and serial network communication formats and hardware configurations

Understanding of basic process controls (i.e. PID control loops, motor control, commissioning of digital and analog measurement devices)

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written

Ability to travel to customer locations for overnight work approximately 25%

Preferred

Knowledge of Microsoft SQL or other database applications preferred but not required

Company

Baker Group

Baker Group is a construction company that provides designing and contracting services.

Founded in 1963

Ankeny, Iowa, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://thebakergroup.com

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