Automation Controls Technician

Job Requisition ID: 56402

Department: Manuf. & Operations (DEPT_MFGOP)

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They're the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you'll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects - both locally and globally - will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.

We are #EnergizedByGrowth.

DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

The Automation Controls Technician will develop robust customized industrial automation solutions for manufacturing and testing with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

Job Duties:

• Evaluate opportunities for automation to establish requirements

• Develop a plan (BOM, time schedule) for controls implementation

• Build and install control panel, sensors, actuators, and safety devices (e.g. guarding, light curtains, opto-touch)

• Program Robots, PLC, and HMI as required

• Work with cross-functional teams including production, engineers, and tool makers to integrate automation solutions into a complete machine package

• Document logic sequence, schematics, and project information that can be read by others

• Troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair

• Develop enhancements and improvements to existing machines

• Participate in automation/machine development projects from outside suppliers

• Other job-related duties as assigned

Required skills:

• Safety best practices and equipment

• Fanuc Robot, Allen-Bradley PLC, and HMI logic and programming

• Setup machine network connectivity (ethernet, IP, subnet) for remote monitoring

• Knowledge of a variety of industrial equipment including industrial robots, hydraulics, pneumatics, relays, sensors, cylinders, drives, motors, pumps

• Test equipment and laser marking integration

• Organizational skills to implement projects based on priorities

• Excellent communications skills to learn and share