Automation Services Technician

Schaedler Yesco Distribution - Harrisburg, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Harrisburg, PA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

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.