Sr. Automation​/Robotic Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Sr. Automation/Robotics Maintenance Technician completes complex preventative, proactive, and predictive maintenance, in-depth troubleshooting, and repair of automated material handling, robotic, & custom automated machinery. Will utilize prescribed processes as they relate to mechanical power transmission, electrical, PLC/controls, robotics, welding/fabrication, and other facilities related systems.

• Under minimal supervision, provides preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of material handling systems through demonstrated proficiency in mechanical power transmission and electrical with working knowledge of PLC/controls/Robotics as well as general mechanical skills, repair welding, and industrial equipment rebuilds.
• Adheres to all applicable safety standards and promotes a safe work environment by attending safety meetings and required trainings and addressing all safety concerns.
• Will interpret electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer’s manuals and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair system faults and failures or determine escalation.
• Responds to production line calls to troubleshoot system issues, diagnose problems and make repairs.
• Ability to utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) software to enter and retrieve prescribed data.
• Complex skills required in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and/or PLC/controls/robot failures.
• May rely on higher level Technicians and Engineers in complex systems issues.
• Prefer ability to read PLC ladder logic and SCADA structure.
• Prefer ability to coach & assist lower-level technicians.
• Prefer ability to write work instructions and maintenance SOPs as needed to document new procedures and maintenance/repair methodologies.
• Prefer fundamental project leadership skills to develop scopes of work and project plans for small scale projects to be executed at a local level.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule including all days and shifts as the business need dictates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certificates and/or Diplomas in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics, Robotics, Control Integration, Industrial Electrical or Mechanical trade or related area.
• An associate degree in a related area is preferred.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in Industrial Maintenance with proficiency in knowledge and demonstrated skills in mechanical power transmission, electrical and working knowledge of PLC/Controls/Robotics and welding/fabrication skills through job experience, related military experience and/or related education required.
• High degree of proficiency in troubleshooting and determining root-cause of issues on large scale automated systems.
• Acquired certificates and degrees may be assessed by manager and HR to determine relevancy to minimum qualifications and experience.

• Able to apply general mechanical knowledge/abilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical system failures, which may include understanding of engineering concepts.
• Understand power transmission concepts, such as gear ratios, service factor, horsepower and frame size to repair/replace a failed gearbox and/or motor when the correct replacement parts are not available.
• Understand mechanical design concepts to be able to replace failed pulleys and bearings with replacements that don’t match design without impacting performance of a conveyor (speed, torque, etc.).
• Can read, interpret and create or modify mechanical drawings.
• Able to use mechanical measuring devices and complex testing equipment (thermal and chemical meters).

• Ability to interpret electrical or mechanical schematics, manufacturer’s manuals and engineering specifications to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair system faults and failures or determine escalation.
• Use a digital multimeter to resistance test de-energized circuits.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose both the power and the control branch of motor controls circuits.
• Read, interpret and create or modify electrical…