POSITION SUMMARY: The Automation Control Technician will identify opportunities where automated systems will reduce labor, improve quality, and improve ergonomics and/or safety. Key Performance Indicators: None ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: Other duties may be assigned and overtime may sometimes be mandatory. Works with internal and external parties to organize the various components needed to initiate and launch projects and automation initiatives. Duties include coordinating schedules and activities, placing orders for equipment and services, and tracking progress and results. Interfaces with the Management Team to anticipate manufacturing requirements and methods. Researches, evaluates, and recommends production methods, resources, and equipment for new processes. Applies strong proven practical experience with PLCs, servomotors, robotics and sensors to improve automated production processes and reduce human interaction. Performs hands on electrical, mechanical and automation troubleshooting, making adjustments to processes and/or machinery. Optimizes equipment/manufacturing processes to provide sustainable gains in product quality, process yield and efficiency. Troubleshooting Electrical, PLC and other industrial automation in a manufacturing environment. Design, install, Program and commission small size Automation control systems. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Documents time and materials by project for R&D history. Makes recommendations regarding automation equipment and fixtures to support manufacturing. Applies various preventive action tools such as error-proofing/poka-yoke, and analyzes their effectiveness as a means to improve product quality and manufacturability. Train and support Maintenance team members on an ongoing basis on the understanding of Automation and troubleshooting. Monitors and reacts in a timely manner to routine demand and maintenance requirements. Accountabilities of All Employees: Using your best efforts and full capability daily to the work assigned to you by your manager. Advising your manager if you do not understand the work they have assigned to you, or if the assignment does not fit with your knowledge of the circumstances, current skills or available time and resources. Advising your manager of any situations or obstacles that could keep you from accomplishing the work assigned to you. Advising your manager of any situations or opportunities that could help you complete or improve the work assigned to you. Demonstrating work behaviors consistent with the company values and work within prescribed boundaries, including company policies, standards, procedures and any legislative requirements. Seeking special consideration from your manager when unable to work at your best. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. AUTHORITIES: Authorized to purchase expense items up to $500 within budget Authorized to purchase capital items within budget Authorized to stop production for safety violations or non-compliance with established and documented manufacturing processes and methods.