Digital Automation Technician​/Specialist, Automation Systems

Digital Automation Technician / Specialist, Automation Systems

The Service Advantage Digital Automation Technician works within a designated Service Advantage Partner location as a resident on‑site Service Technician. Services and repairs a variety of Partner sold equipment at customer locations. The Digital Automation Technician will perform robotic, workstation, and partner structure preventative and break‑fix maintenance while managing priorities on all daily activities. Demonstrates technical expertise and provides a full range of servicing and repair the following partner agreed on Standard Operating Procedures.

Work with the Partner Support team to proactively identify issues impacting operations and address them during planned downtime windows. The overall job function will be to perform as a front‑line automation system support technician.

• Performs repair of automation equipment, bots, or systems by utilizing specific mechanical, electronic, electro‑mechanical, and robotics skills.
• Demonstrates high level of proficiency in their area of expertise as well as taking on a lead/coordinator role as needed/directed.
• Performs a full range of servicing and repair procedures including diagnostics, inspection, operation, installation, preventative maintenance, removal, and retrofits for highly complex automation systems.
• Performs automation system triage, addresses hardware failures, and resolves system issues.
• Diagnosing problems using repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary; utilizing hand tools, power tools, hoists, and other equipment.
• As a specialist, provides 2nd level technical support to other technicians.
• Identify repair needs to eliminate ongoing and future failures.
• Adheres to established processes and maintenance procedures to achieve the established Service Level Agreement.
• Responsible to achieve customer Key Performance Indicators per Service Level Agreement for scheduled periodic maintenance and system uptime performance.
• Documents maintenance activities utilizing clients' Maintenance Management System.
• Performs preventive maintenance on customer automation systems, ensuring safety, proper functionality, inspecting, cleaning, and repair.
• Provides partner level direct communications and interaction.
• Completes technical training on equipment as required.
• Demonstrates required digital competencies associated with assigned products and level assignments.
• Completes technical training on assigned automation systems.
• Reviews all technical information about supported products, including new and updated information as it becomes available.
• Performs all safety procedures and follows established safety guidelines including lockout tag out.
• Required to perform other duties related to Partner Support as assigned.

• Associate degree or 4 years apprenticeship or equivalent experience or training in the Robotics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical fields.
• Candidate must have valid G driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Serves as a role model and always exhibits professional appearance and behavior, under the most difficult situations.
• Experience and proficiency in the following areas:
  • Automated systems and software‑based controls.
  • Electrical and electronic principles.
  • Technical skills including familiarity with Linux, Java, XML, SQL, and database administration.
  • Blueprint and electrical schematics interpretation.
  • Knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) programs.
  • Preventative maintenance procedures.
• Industrial PC literacy.

• Degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Robotics, Mechanical, or Electronics fields.
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task and prioritize many different projects and workloads.
• Ability to work independently.
• A high degree of physical dexterity.
• Ability to communicate effectively, (written and verbally) with peers, management, contractors, and vendors.
• Must be highly self‑motivated and customer‑centric.

• Requires excellent working knowledge of electro‑mechanical devices and electronics.
• Requires expert knowledge of assigned equipment.
• Skilled methodical approach to problem resolution.
• Possess…