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Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Automation and Controls Technician - Manufacturing

Controls & Automation EngineeringPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeLincoln, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.
  • At least eight years of experience as a maintenance electronics technician and/or in controls in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Proficiency with programmable logic controllers and other electronic equipment is required.
  • The technician must be able to create code for computerized systems and robotic devices, including programming with programmable logic controller ladder logic and Visual Basic.
  • The technician must have hands-on knowledge of electricity and electronics and be able to work from complex drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams, as well as create drawings when necessary.
  • Work must comply with National Electrical Code requirements and facility safety, environmental, quality, and manufacturing procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, lay out, install, maintain, program, and troubleshoot electrical equipment and electronic controls, including programmable logic controllers and motion-control devices.
  • Perform associated mechanical tasks related to electrical equipment and controls.
  • Create specifications for electrical systems and wiring diagrams for automation-control systems and equipment.
  • Create code to control computerized systems and robotic devices.
  • Direct the work of helpers and instruct plant emergency-response members.
  • Follow facility safety guidelines, encourage personnel participation to identify and reduce or eliminate hazards, and take care to prevent injury to others.
  • Support facility environmental guidelines and procedures, identify pollution-prevention projects, and reduce waste and utility consumption.
  • Maintain organization and cleanliness of the work area and support procedures that assure product and process quality and plant manufacturing principles.
  • Keep current with developments in the field.

About the Company

Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Eaton designs and sells electrical power management products and services for data centers, utilities, aerospace, and other industries. It provides hardware like switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment, plus software and services to monitor, protect, and optimize power flow from generation to end use. It combines an end-to-end power management portfolio with a long history of acquisitions to be a broad, globally integrated provider. Its goal is to enable reliable, efficient, and safe electrification across industries by improving energy management and resilience.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
1911

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