Job Information
MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC. Automation Controls Technician III in SOUTH JORDAN, Utah
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Design, program, and troubleshooting controls systems of semi-automated medical device manufacturing equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED
• Designing and wiring semi-automated equipment electrical systems. Creating electrical schematic, wiring panel, and debugging system after assembly. Systems include PLCs, stepper and servo drives/motors, safety relays, light curtains, solenoid valves, and operator interface terminals. Drafting experience required, 2D AutoCad preferred.
• Programming and troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), stepper and servo motors, safety circuits, and operator terminals. Must have some PLC programming experience. Allen Bradley experience preferred.
• Receives technical advice from engineers or supervisor for complex problems.
• Working overtime may be required for this position.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as required.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply. • Writing • Sitting • Standing • Bending • Visual Acuity • Color perception • Depth perception • Reading • Field of vision/peripheral • Fine motor skills • Noise • Chemical vapors • Soldering fumes
SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Education equivalent to a High School Diploma with five years of previous technician experience, or an Associate's Degree with three years of previous technician experience, or a Bachelor's Degree with one year of experience. • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to solve moderately complex technical problems. • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs. • Ability to work well as a team member. • Knowledge of various tooling and testing equipment (e.g. electronic multi-meter, oscilloscope).
COMPETENCIES
• Assignment performance/planning • Equipment design, assembly and operation/test data recording and analyzing • Engineering data report extraction/processing/presentation/writing • Problem solving • Supervisory process • Prototype and model building • Computer skills
