About the position
Schaedler Yesco Distribution, a proudly local, independent, family and employee-owned electrical distributor, is now hiring for an Automation Services Technician. Now in our 100th year of business, we pride ourselves on our best-in-class culture, amazing working environment, and customer-focused approach to all we do. The Automation Services Technician is responsible for providing on-site services that support process and discrete manufacturers' operations. The services will include but are not limited to Rockwell Authorized Services Provider services, Installed Base Evaluation, VFD Start-up services, Lock Out Tag Out audits, and Arc Flash audits. Additionally, the technician will serve as an instructor for various Schaedler Yesco technical training classes.
Responsibilities
- Execute documented procedures on-site at customer facilities for various SYD Automation services.
- Deliver SYD Automation training content to customers both at SYD and customer facilities.
- Demonstrate core competency around Rockwell Automation products and associated manufacturing technology.
- Act as representative of Schaedler Yesco while performing services on mission critical customer equipment and applications.
- Develop relationships with key customer stakeholders.
- Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Articulate the value of services offerings to customers during the lifecycle of the engagement.
- Work with customers to determine customer problems, needs and goals thereby identifying opportunities for product and services that may be outside of the scope of your original engagement.
- Document work activities in appropriate, professional report format.
- Assist in the clarification and resolution of customer issues.
Requirements
- Associate of Science Degree in Engineering or Technology, or equivalent technological training (e.g. technological training received while serving in the military, or equivalent industry training).
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology or related technology driven degree.
- +2 years hands-on experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Exposure to industrial Lockout Tag out standards and best practices.
- Exposure to industrial Arc Flash standards and best practices.
Nice-to-haves
- Understanding of safe work practices in an industrial environment including but not limited to utilization of personal protective equipment as required.
- Exposure to Industrial Control Systems including PLC, HMI/SCADA, plant historian, motor control, motion control, etc. technology and applications (Rockwell or comparable platforms).
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Competitive Salary
- Quarterly bonuses that are not tied to individual metrics or performance.
- A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
- A generous PTO package.
- 401k plan with 3.5% match.
