Automation Technician

Your challenge

Maintain reliability & work planning metrics/KPI’s to improve or sustain machine performance.

• Provide technical support on equipment reliability initiatives and metrics.
• Coordinate investigations of equipment related performance incidents.
• Take charge of diagnosing and rectifying maintenance issues, troubleshooting problems, and resolving deficiencies with mechanical, pneumatic, sensors, control systems, I/O devices.
• Perform root cause analysis for any machine performance issue.
• Maintenance, cleaning, and repair tasks for dosage equipment.
• Read electrical drawings and perform electrical/electronic/automation/mechanical troubleshooting.
• Inventory control of spare parts, project development, and execution of scheduled maintenance.
• Adhere and follow all Standard Operating Procedures.
• Equipment sequencing and effective troubleshooting.
• Promote teamwork and maintain a positive work environment and work relationship with others.
• Promote a safe work environment by utilizing proper safety equipment and procedures including Lock Out Tag Out and other safety/quality processes.
• Coordinate with production, downtime/stoppages of assembly lines for repairs and maintenance.
• Conduct training as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on core machine mechanical, pneumatic, automation, control systems, and operational functionality.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associates in Automation Technology / Electronics / Mechatronics plus 5 years direct manufacturing experience. Higher education or military experience may be considered.
• Analytical skills:
  You must be able to analyze complex systems and data to identify potential reliability issues.
• Problem‑solving skills: identify root causes of problems and develop effective solutions.
• Communication skills:
  You need to be able to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Attention to detail:
  Being detail‑oriented is crucial for identifying potential reliability issues and ensuring the accuracy of your work.
• Experienced PLC/ Buss system troubleshooting knowledge. Beckoff Twincat preferred.
• Experience in high volume automated manufacturing, preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge high speed camera inspection system, preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge high speed labeling systems, preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking.
• Champion all aspects of safety & quality control.
• Execution and adherance to Lock out Tag Out procedures.

• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have appropriate vision to read schematics and blue prints, additionally to perform detailed machine and quality inspections.
• Must be able to perform duties in limited spaces.