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Sr. Automation Technician

Rogers Machinery Company, Inc.
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 1/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025

The Sr. Automation Technician will support various teams by delivering significantly complex automation solutions that meet our customer needs. Services provided shall conform to the company specifications and be completed in accordance with project timelines. They must be advanced in RS 5000 Studio and various HMI packages. Must be able to work under minimal supervision of the department manager.

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.

Essential Job Duties :

  • Analyze P&ID drawings, electrical schematics, rough sketches, and / or verbal instructions to produce desired functionality for various systems.
  • Produce and manage end-to-end automation solutions for sustaining or new products.
  • Lead the design and creation of simulation methods to aid in program development for production or service work orders.
  • Produce and manage PLC programming for retro kits, sequencers, or new functionality for new production equipment, or existing equipment in the field.
  • Manage programming needs for additional control points, monitoring points, specialized process measurement; create HMI graphics to enter associated settings.
  • Program, setup, operate, diagnose various electric or diesel-powered equipment.
  • Duties : 15% Call Support, 15% Field Support, 55% Production Support, 15% Other.

Additional Job Duties :

  • Support daily electric and diesel-powered production and commissioning activities.
  • Technical point of contact for customer programs, special projects, Field Engineering.
  • Specify components to support modifications, add-ons, retro kits, sequencers and execute programming requirements.
  • Verify validity for the required specifications using measurement instruments; Fluke multimeter, current sensor, pressure sensors, dB(A) meter, vibrometer, etc.
  • Provide guidance and training to junior team members and supporting departments.
  • Qualifications :

  • 3 years of experience in a similar position.
  • Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology; OR High School Diploma and 7 years of relevant electrical, automation and / or VFD and electrical motor experience.
  • Advanced experience with Industrial Networking protocol, Modbus, BACnet, EthernetIP.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel up to 25% to job sites.
  • Preferred Skills :

  • Advanced in ladder logic fundamental (Rockwell PLCs, Studio 5000, RS 500).
  • Advanced with electrical controls / components, 4-20mA signals, 480VAC power wiring, 120VAC control, 24VDC control, that control and monitor our engineered systems.
  • Advanced with HMI project development for various HMIs. (IXDeveloper preferred).
  • Able to perform hands-on field mechanical and electrical system troubleshooting.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, rapid change environment; multi-task projects.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills with a focus on customer care.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Physical Demands :

    Exert force of 50-100 lbs. occasionally and 25-50 lbs. frequently, 10-20 lbs. constantly.

    Job Type : Full-time

    Pay : $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

    Benefits :
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Schedule :

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Ability to Relocate :

  • Portland, OR 97224 : Relocate before starting work (Required)
  • Work Location : In person

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    Salary : $85,000 - $95,000

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