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Summary
The Automation Projects & Maintenance Engineer reports to the PLC Production Engineering Manager and is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of industrial and automated equipment at Berco of America WI plant. This role combines advanced diagnostic expertise with automation and control systems engineering to support stable, efficient and high performing operations. The position leads troubleshooting and resolution of production line issues, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, electronic and calibration systems, ensuring rapid response to minimize downtime and maintain operational continuity.
Major Areas of Responsibility
- Maintenance and troubleshooting (Preventive and Corrective)
- Ensure proper functionality of programming in automated lines.
- Manage and resolve production line downtime events
- Analyze data, identified bottlenecks, and optimize workflows to improve OEE
- Manage preventive maintenance improvements
- Collaborate with maintenance to develop PM programs
- Manage quick maintenance repair (example change sensor, calibrate sensor)
- Integrate new automation technology with existing production lines
Specific Responsibilities of the Job
- PLC Allen Bradley and Siemens programming and solid knowledge of Studio 5000 and TIA Portal
- TTP and PMC Fanuc programming
- Ensure routine inspections, services, and repairs in the automated lines
- Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and software errors in automation systems
- Monitor and improve the performance of the automatic lines
- Develop new (Programmable logic controller) program for existing and future lines
- Automatic lines process improvements (process capability indices)
- Attend monthly safety training
- Provide emergency breakdown support to production lines
Standards of Performance
- Maximizing equipment run time and reducing unplanned stops
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance (Hands-On Maintenance)
- PLC programming and design with Studio 5000 & Simatic S7
- Standard computer and industrial networks knowledge
- Mechanical and electrical cross-function in automation
- Safety compliances
Essential Functions
- Proficient in English language
- Ability to view priorities in the long term
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team
Profil
- Education/Credentials/Certifications
- Bachelor’s in computer science or engineering or related field
- Length of Experience
- Minimum 5 years on Automation/Controls Engineering, Maintenance or PLC programming
- Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge Allen Bradley PLC (Studio 5000)
- Knowledge S7 TIA Portal
- Knowledge of operating, programming, and maintaining FANUC industrial robots and CNC machines
- Knowledge of understanding electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic schematics
- Knowledge and understanding of mechanical drawings
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols
- Strong diagnostic abilities to identify and resolve issues in automation systems
- Comprehensive data analysis real-time and historical
- Detail-oriented
- Able to anticipate future issues
- Able to make quick connections between events
- Excellent written and oral language ability
- Excellent reasoning and problem-solving ability
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to cope with changes
The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Das bieten wir
Berco currently provides employees the following benefit plans and programs 401(k) Plan, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Medical + Dental + Vision + Pharmacy Insurance, 11 Paid Holidays per Calendar year, Employee Assistance Program, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending Account.
Kontakt
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