Controls Technician

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Job Summary:

The Controls Technician will be responsible for panel building, PLC programing, robotic programing, servo programing, and troubleshooting exiting systems associated with the manufacturing processes at the Nammo Mesa site. Common types of equipment include custom automation and commercially purchased systems. Experience with wiring, robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and a strong mechanical aptitude is required. The controls technician will work directly with maintenance, mechanical engineers, tool design, I.T., and manufacturing. Projects will vary from small scale projects to assisting in large scale team projects. This is a hands-on position which will require constant learning.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing and building small to midsized automation projects.
• Development of PLC or PC based control systems.
• Support and implementation of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Develop aesthetically pleasing, easy to use, robust control systems.
• Generate drawings.
• Build and wire panels.
• Communicate with respective teams both internal and external to Nammo.
• Position may be asked to supervisor technicians or other engineers.
• Travel expected to be less than 10%.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience as a Controls Technician.
• Demonstrated experience in an industrial environment showing ability to learn and troubleshoot complex systems.
• Experience or demonstrated willingness to learn PLC and HMI programming experience with multiple hardware platforms.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.
• Understanding of various types of actuators, sensors, and motors.
• Ability or willingness to seek out and discuss technical issues with outside resources when needed.
• Aptitude for quickly determining novel solutions for complex problems using available resources.
• Self-starter with a desire to stay on the cutting edge of automation technology from continuous development both through self-guided learning and available training courses.
• Ability to work with others to accurately define scope and estimate time required to complete projects.
• Working knowledge of NFPA79 Industrial Machinery Electrical Safety Standard Working knowledge of safety system design and deployment including safety hazard assessment, safety rated device selection, and interlocking safety zones.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to generate or learn to generate as-built CAD prints and documentations for panels and electrical schematics.
• Ability to obtain ATF Processor license.

**Note**: Due to US Export Control laws and regulations; applicants selected for employment must show proof of a U.S. Person status before employment may begin.