Automation Specialist

Automation Specialist

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As an Automation Specialist, you will drive improvements in production in Motion NEMA Motors in Fort Smith, Arkansas. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in debugging, re controlling, creating/designing, implementing, programming and commissioning of current and future state automated systems in the Fort Smith motor plant. It will provide support to safety, engineering, maintenance and manufacturing of existing and new processes to improve safety and reliability of production equipment as well as implementing automation projects to improve manufacturing cost.

Your responsibilities

• Set direction and take ownership of improving safety, reliability and productivity throughout manufacturing facility by implementing technology to solve problems and accomplish company and plant goals
• Integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces) and others
• Debug, create, design, program and commission controls systems
• Execute turnkey projects from early design and development through on site installation and implementation. Test machine functionality and verify all software involved
• Provide training for machine operation, programming principles and program structure
• Capital project justification and procurement for equipment, controls, tooling.
• Confer with engineers, production personnel, maintenance or others to resolve machine problems or malfunctions

Your background

• Associate's Degree with minimum 4 years experience OR Bachelor's Degree with minimum 2 years experience (Engineering Degree Preferred)
• Preferred Experience Includes: BUS/SAP, Lean Certification, Visual Basic, Industrial Robotic Systems,
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience with PLC platforms preferred
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming and commissioning in the field required
• Knowledge of network engineering and IT (PC handling, windows applications, PC configurations, virus scanners, interfaces, backup practices)
• Knowledge of programming software licensing
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues for robotics, control systems and machine operations
• Ability to produce from scratch, edit and interpret blueprints from Solid Works, AutoCAD, etc. - preferred
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellbeing program
• Healthcare plan

More about us

ABB's NEMA Motors Division markets, designs and manufactures the market-leading Baldor-Reliance® brand of industrial motors. As the #1 global manufacturer of NEMA motors, our quality products are designed to reliably and efficiently meet the challenges our customers face. Our business is investing in technology, tools, people and processes to ensure our general purpose and application-specific solutions perform as expected, every time. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. myBenefitsABB.com