What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician position at Baxter & Woodman?
Concentric Integration, a subsidiary of Baxter & Woodman, Inc.
Your future position: Automation Technician
Position Type: Part-time
Work Hours: The standard schedule for this position will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. Please note that these hours may be adjusted in accordance with project requirements.
Location: Naperville or Chicago, IL
Why you should join our team! Why Concentric Integration?
At Concentric Integration, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2025 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.
About the role, Your Impact:
Concentric Integration provides full service automation of water/wastewater systems (including design, implementation, and support). We strive to be an advocate for our clients and to form long lasting partnerships based on trust. Concentric provides tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of each of our clients. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with a depth of expertise unrivaled in the industry.
The Automation Engineering Technician will assist in the fabrication, installation, and testing of primarily Water/Wastewater control systems. These systems typically include process instrumentation, control panels, motor controls, power monitoring, PLCs, OITs/HMIs, SCADA/DCS Systems, industrial networking, IT infrastructure, radio/cellular telemetry, reporting, & data collection.
What your day-to-day will look like, what you will learn on the job:
- Provides control panel fabrication which includes control panel component mounting, wiring and testing.
- Provides onsite work for municipal clients including instrumentation configuration, installation assistance, and control system and process start-up/testing.
- Occasionally lift items up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Education Requirement:
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
Must-haves, what you will bring:
- 10 years experience as an Electrical/Controls Technician performing fabrication, programming, installation and startup tasks.
- 10 years experience with hand tools, small power tools, and control panel fabrication (component mounting and wiring).
- Possess effective oral, written, & digital communication skills.
- Be able to easily interact with other staff & assist in communications with clients, customers, engineers, & contractors.
- Possess effective organizational skills for productive task and time management.
- Be able to identify and solve problems in a timely manner.
- Provide own transportation (reimbursable) to drive a vehicle to various offices and client locations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant Engineering or Technology degree from an ABET-accredited program.
Compensation: The pay for this role is $50.00 to $53.00 an hour. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.
You matter! Our outstanding benefits - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, and cancer. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home and/or work a flexible schedule on eligible positions. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.
Concentric Integration is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer
Salary : $50 - $53