Position

Motor Controls and Automation Technician, Full Time, Non-Exempt

This position is responsible with design, trouble shooting, and field support for electrical motor control panels under 600VAC.

Required Experience

• 5+ years’ experience with motor controls and automation
• Prior experience safely working with and excellent knowledge of
  • AC/DC circuits,
  • Motor starters and properly sizing motor protection up to 600VAC
  • Familiarity with UL 508A
  • Configuring variable frequency drives and soft starts
  • Industrial automation controls
  • Schematics and panel layouts
  • Components such as relays, transformers, power supplies, isolators.
• Windows and Microsoft Office
• Current Texas driver license and a clean driving record with the ability to be covered under company auto insurance.
• AutoCad experience a Plus

 Required Skills

• Read electrical schematics, build electrical control panels and PLC based systems, and trouble shoot functional problems.
• Must work within a team environment with the ability to respectfully communicate with team members, support team functions, participate in team meetings, and contribute to team activities.
• Adhere to S&R Culture statement, company quality requirements, quality system processes, and all company policies.
• Reliable, dependable, and on-time for scheduled work hours. Available to work overtime and Saturdays when needed. Available to travel domestically to job sites.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Knowledge of UL 508A, NEC, safe wiring practices, use of tools, and safety procedures (including Arc Flash) in working with up to 600VAC.
• Working knowledge of electrical test equipment and meters.
• Ability to safely lift 50lbs
• Knowledge of PLC programming a plus.

General Duties

• Manage motor control projects from start to finish. This includes creation of drawings, Bill of Materials, communication with customers, and field service commissioning.
• Professionally communicate with customers both verbally and in writing concerning project status, program needs and reports.
• Attend and participate in weekly engineering meetings. Work with purchasing and production teams to ensure accurate and updated project schedules.
• Functionally test and inspect motor control panels prior to shipping.
• Create and maintain project documents.
• As needed, support sales with quotations based on reading customer specifications.
• Travel to customer’s site for field support, commissioning, trouble shooting and repair of motor control panels.
• Provide continuous improvement for organizational growth