CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN (ON-SITE)
Company: Insulet Corporation
Location: Acton
Posted on: September 29, 2024
Job Description:
Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our
customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through
the use of our Omnipod - product platform. In the last two decades
we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by
using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and
lifestyle accommodating.
We are looking for highly motivated, performance driven individuals
to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing
people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations.
Our continued success depends on it!
Job Title: Controls & Instrumentation Technician
Department: 3512 - Engineering Support
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Overview:
The Controls and Instrumentation Technician will be a critical
contributor in a mission that truly represents an
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join a company that is making
significant investments in establishing US manufacturing, expanding
internationally, and delivering a consistent cadence of product
innovations to the market and investing in its people.
The successful candidate will be responsible for bringing to life
assembly and process equipment for the startup of new Manufacturing
Operations in Acton, MA. The role will then transition to direct
engineering and maintenance of equipment in Acton, MA with
accountability to ensure a high level of machine uptime and minimal
production scrap on complex discrete component assembly
equipment.
This individual will be responsible for the installation,
troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement of process equipment.
They will also be trained and cross-trained to repair, maintain and
improve the reliability of various stations including: lasers,
optical gaging devices, continuity testing, inspection, etc.
Controls and Instrumentation technicians must be quality-conscious,
aggressively self-directed, motivated team players, and willing
trainers-eager to gain and share new knowledge.
Responsibilities:
- Sound hands on technical ability with controls infrastructure
methodologies including PLCs, Vision systems, HMIs, communications,
database management and drives (i.e. servo, VFDs etc.).
- Strong proficiency in PLC programming (Rockwell ControlLogix),
HMI programming, Cognex vision systems setup and programming
desired
- Strong Knowledge of VFD and Servo drives and motion control (AB
& SEW preferred)
- Experience with machine vision is a strong plus (Keyence and
Cognex preferred)
- Strong knowledge of PID loops and process control concepts
- SQL Server Database knowledge and Visual Basic Programming a
plus
- Take a rigorous, disciplined and hands-on approach to maintain
equipment and processes reliability and execute process improvement
activity
- An in depth knowledge and understanding of NFPA 79/NFPA 70E and
machine safety standards a strong benefit.
- Extensive experience with wiring automated machinery.
- Extensive experience in troubleshooting control circuits of
automation equipment.
- Direct hands on involvement in installation, start-up,
qualification, and debug of new automation.
- Onsite acceptance testing of new equipment under construction
at the machine builder's facility
- Thoroughly document maintenance activity using the maintenance
database, adequately communicate maintenance issues to appropriate
employees (e.g., other maintenance techs, operators, engineers,
supervisors, etc.), and properly utilize the maintenance inventory
system.
- Interface directly with manufacturing representatives to help
drive preventative maintenance schedules, techniques and
training.
- Ability to partner with cross functional team(s), manufacturing
and the broader technical community during startup to define and
document machine setup, maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Troubleshoot and identify potential decision or solutions for
controls and instrumentation related errors, safety issues or
general operating inefficiencies with assembly production
processes.
- Organize, report, train and present technical work to various
levels within the organization.
- Create and train standard operating procedures for the
baselining, setup and maintenance of assembly equipment.
- Champion process improvement in assigned areas by analyzing
equipment maintenance history, identifying significant causes of
waste, coordinating with appropriate employees to develop
root-cause solutions, and providing maintenance assistance as
necessary.
- Provide Preventative Maintenance support for plant and
equipment.
- Repair and maintain items necessary to maintain process
equipment in cGMP condition
- Assist in day-to-day support of operators, adjustments, setups,
and change over
- Responsible to report safety, quality, and regulatory
compliance concerns to leadership.
- This is a hands-on role, requiring the candidate to take on
project work assigned as an individual contributor, or as a
participant on cross functional teams, as well as be able to
utilize tools to inspect, repair and maintain equipment.
- Ability to train others including production operators and
technicians.
- Requires mechanical aptitude, technical ability, and problem
solving skills, ability to read and understand prints, written and
verbal instructions and willingness to work in a fast-paced
environment.
- Excellent attention to detail, good organization, and capable
of working independently to a production schedule.
- Critical Thinking -Ability to identify problems and root cause
analysis. Education and Experience:
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of direct experience in working with,
troubleshooting and optimizing discrete component assembly
equipment controls and instrumentation. Minimum Qualifications:
- Engineering Technician Diploma or Associates Degree
preferred.
- Electrical License a plus.
- Software experience desired, RSLogix Studio 5000, FactoryTalk V
Studio ME, ABB Robot Studio, B&R Automation Studio, Cognex
DataMan Setup Tool, Sick FlexiSoft Designer, Phoenix Contact - IP
Assignment Tool, Maxon ESCON Studio, UltraVNC, Trackmaster, CPX
Festo Maintenance Tool, Microsoft Visual Studio C# and VB.Net,
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
- Experience with machine networks, facility IT networks, control
system components, electronic testing equipment, instrument
calibration
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills, and
strong presentation skills.
- Sound hands-on technical ability with assembly methodologies
including locational methods, setup at assembly, pneumatic
actuators, servo motors, limit switches, robotics, steels,
plastics, belting methods etc.
- Follows all policies, procedures, ergonomic standards and
safety requirements directed by the department.
- Familiarity with HMI's / GUI's (Machine user interfaces) and
working in a clean room environment a plus
- Knowledge and experience with post-implementation continuous
improvement efforts and methodology is greatly beneficial.
- Experience in a start-up production environment is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Required to stand for at least 75% of working time per shift,
with walking at least 50% of working time per shift.
- Required to reach above shoulder frequently and below waist
occasionally.
- Required to push and pull.
- Ability to lift up to 20lbs occasionally, 5-20lbs
frequently.
NOTE: This position requires on-site working (requires on-site
office/plant/lab work). #LI-Onsite
Additional Information:
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $29.33 -
$44.11. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and
location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the
minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position
in the primary work location in the US. Within the range,
individual pay is determined by work location and additional
factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant
education or training. Your Talent Acquisition Specialist can share
more about the specific salary range for your preferred location
during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation
details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only,
and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
At Insulet Corporation all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
(Know Your Rights)
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