PLC Technician/Testing

Aerotek - Houston, TX

Full-time

Houston, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The PLC Technician/Testing role involves performing electrical testing on finished control panels in a dedicated test bay area. The technician will utilize testing equipment to ensure proper operation of the units, interpret wiring diagrams and electrical schematics, and conduct tests on PLCs and control systems using HMI. This position is crucial for maintaining quality and efficiency in the testing process.

Responsibilities

• Electrical testing
• Execute tests for rapid prototyping and concept generation
• Recommend and implement solutions within designated area of responsibility
• Technical troubleshooting of process, equipment, and product
• Understand and apply processes in multiple work areas and train others on specific skills
• Utilize resources to learn the business
• Demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer systems
• Demonstrate approachability and openness
• Establish credibility
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal listening and communication capabilities
• Maintain and assign test equipment to projects for efficient use of lab resources as well as lab maintenance
• Schedule and track test projects to meet customer expectations
• Set up/program and run complex equipment and machine tools used in production
• Review and complete necessary data capture
• Run and maintain test equipment per procedure
• May orient, train, and assign/review the work of other team members

Requirements

• Electrical testing
• Technical troubleshooting
• Reading wiring diagrams and electrical schematics
• Using HMI for testing PLC and controls
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Setting up/programming and running complex equipment and machine tools

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health advocacy
• Employee assistance programs
• 401(k) plan
• Employee discounts