INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIST

Blentech Corporation, a winner of the North Bay Business Journal's BEST PLACES TO WORK in 2018, is looking to expand its team.  

Blentech is a manufacturer of custom food processing systems based in Santa Rosa, CA.  The company has built a driven culture of innovation and pioneered many technologies used each day for producing food around the world.  Our company fosters a family-like workplace and offers many opportunities to learn new skills and collaborate with our team of professionals on a multitude of projects.  Become a member of our award winning team of motivated people that design and build equipment our customers use and rely on to produce their products. We are a fast-paced, stimulating, outgoing, enthusiastic and enjoyable group to collaborate with that has been recognized for our remarkable company culture. 

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for ensuring that Safety comes first in all efforts. This position will be responsible for troubleshooting, design/implement/document control solutions for industrial food processing systems and be on call as needed. This position requires strong project management skills, effective communication skills, be self-directed and have the ability to multitask and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Perform Allen Bradley (AB) PLC control level issue diagnosis using ladder logic.
  • Follow change management process and develop ad-hoc PLC code change using Rockwell RSLogix family IDE’s (5000 preferred)
  • Familiar with AB PLC processors (CompactLogix and ControlLogix preferred) and input/output modules. Knowledge of other non-AB control systems such as Siemens would be a plus.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA systems (Ignition by Inductive Automation, PanelView from Allen Bradley) Be responsible for incident follow-up, root cause analysis and documentation.
  • Document control system and equipment configuration changes – “As Designed” and  “As Built”.
  • Ability to install, maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components – motor starters, variable frequency drives, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, frequency inverters, tachometers and encoders.
  • PLC programs, ability to troubleshoot ladder logic (read and use for troubleshooting), components (CPU back plains, I/O boards, counters, modules and devices) and communications modules (Ethernet)
  • Develop and maintain a good working relationship across all levels in the organization.
  • Communication between our company and vendors such as AB
  • Ability to provide enriched feedback to enhance individual performance
  • Completes all safety training as assigned by the Company.
  • Compliance with all company safety programs, policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional duties/assignments that may be required by management from time to time.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • AA 2-year professional electrical training degree
  • 2+ years of control system working experience in Allen Bradley PLC based controls design, development, implementation and support
  • Flexibility with work hours and days
  • Experience with email and MS Excel
  • Experience in Allen Bradley (AB) PLC control level issue diagnosis using ladder logic and Control View HMI.
  • 2+ years of schematic, layout, and P&ID reading experience on control layout design.
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize different projects and work load
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally) with peers, management, vendors and customers.
  • Self-motivated and customer-centric
  • Up to 20% of regional travel is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 4-year BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields

Job Type: Hourly, Full-time



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