Automation Specialist I

Prime Controls is hiring: Automation Specialist I. Location(s) listed by the employer: Cedar Rapids, IA US. Overview Position Summary As an Automation Specialist I you will assist with most aspects of system integration projects by identifying parts and components for PLC, network, computer, and software components; programming PLCs and HMIs; testing functionality of program logic and installed equipment; troubleshooting software and systems issues during start-up; developing and assembling required documentation and user manuals created during the development process. Key Responsibilities • Read and interpret electrical drawings, control diagrams, specifications, and other technical documentation. • Assist with developing bills of materials (BOMs), I/O lists, control panel requirements, and system documentation. • Develop and modify PLC programs using ladder logic, function block, and other related programming languages. • Develop and configure human machine interface (HMI) applications. • Assist with configuring industrial networks, computers, controllers, instrumentation, and other automation components. • Develop and execute hardware and software test plans, including simulation logic used to validate PLC and HMI functionality. • Support system startup, commissioning, and field testing at customer and project sites. • Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, network, instrumentation, hardware, and software issues. • Identify and resolve issues resulting from design changes, drawing discrepancies, instrumentation specifications, or field conditions.