Position Summary

Assists and advises on automation projects built by outside automation suppliers including conceptual design work, equipment specification, project management, factory acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning / debug

Position Responsibilities :

• Provide automation and process control support for operations at 24 / 7 production plants.
• Identify potential process improvement projects, design and develop SCADA & PLC programs to address them properly.
• Capable of performing work as an electrician (e.g. wiring, electrical component installation).
• Works with the Engineering staff to develop, evaluate, and enhance manufacturing methods.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding automation and process control capabilities.
• Assists with developing product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Works with the Maintenance Department to troubleshoot production issues.
• Modifies PLC programs as necessary to ensure production processes remain effective and efficient.
• Ensures that facility software and programs are properly backed up.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with all government regulations and safety requirements.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications;

establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required :

• Strong electrical knowledge, including hands on experience with PLC’s / HMI, robots, motion controls and associated programming software
• Familiar with PC based controller / interface from windows to real time multi-tasking operating system / embedded and PLC, HMI, PID servo control, linear motor, robot controller, stepper motor controller, data acquisition, vision system, power distribution, low / high voltage system wiring to board level design.

Competencies :

• Customer Mindset : Exceptional customer experience is primary focus while performing job duties. Quality is a top priority.
• Adaptability & Innovation : Proactively and willingly adapts to changing business needs and conditions and presents creative and fresh ideas on how to solve problems, gain efficiencies and improve quality.
• Relationship Building : Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of inclusion, cooperation and mutual respect.
• Accountability : Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and strives to exceed requirements.
• Decision Making and Judgment : Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints and risks.
• Talent Development (Self and Others) : Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; making an effort to acquire new knowledge or skills associated with job responsibilities.

Willingness to work with others and coach / teach in effort to develop and support other employees’ development.

Position Qualifications :

Education :

Associates or Technical degree preferred

Experience :

6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability developing and implementing automation processes and equipment required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements :

Manufacturing Environment

Lift up to 50 lbs. regularly

Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of time

Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer

Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching.

Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.

Last updated : 2024-04-28