Automation Specialist
ABB
- Fort Smith, AR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Set direction and take ownership of improving safety, reliability and productivity throughout manufacturing facility by implementing technology to solve problems and accomplish company and plant goals
- Integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces) and others
- Debug, create, design, program and commission controls systems
- Execute turnkey projects from early design and development through on site installation and implementation. Test machine functionality and verify all software involved
- Provide training for machine operation, programming principles and program structure
- Capital project justification and procurement for equipment, controls, tooling.
- Confer with engineers, production personnel, maintenance or others to resolve machine problems or malfunctions
- Associate's Degree with minimum 4 years experience OR Bachelor's Degree with minimum 2 years experience (Engineering Degree Preferred)
- Preferred Experience Includes: BUS/SAP, Lean Certification, Visual Basic, Industrial Robotic Systems,
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience with PLC platforms preferred
- Experience with PLC and HMI programming and commissioning in the field required
- Knowledge of network engineering and IT (PC handling, windows applications, PC configurations, virus scanners, interfaces, backup practices)
- Knowledge of programming software licensing
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues for robotics, control systems and machine operations
- Ability to produce from scratch, edit and interpret blueprints from Solid Works, AutoCAD, etc. - preferred
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Wellbeing program
- Healthcare plan