Automation Technician

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Continuous Improvement Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support production process definition to ensure optimization of cost, quality, and on‑time delivery of product. Each day, you will participate in the sequence definition, cycle time calculation, and analysis of the working phases of new production processes/products. You will also showcase your expertise by sharing cycle time data with internal teams.

The work model for the role is:

This role contributes to the Electrification Division in Pinetops, North Carolina.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Focus on keeping automation line working with minimum downtime and design and implement improvements to prevent issues (develop spare parts plan, routine controls and checks on automation stations and robots, operators training on autonomous maintenance, etc.).
• Keep automation machines in state of the art condition regarding cleaning, operations and maintenance.
• Working hand‑on with other team members for the detection, design and implementation of Kaizen improvement ideas for the factory.
• Drive improvements focusing on workstation design & build‑up, cycle time calculation, timing, ergonomics, fixturing, tooling, layout design, material/product flow and automation that will lead to efficiency, productivity, HSE and quality goals.
• Hands on design and execution of improvements, build up and set up on the factory.
• Defining action plans and training maintenance and production resources to ensure smooth implementation of new processes.
• Preparing technical documentation and ensuring optimal efficiency in methods, performance and materials/components.
• Actively promote a work environment that stimulates innovation, operational excellence, technical excellence, teamwork, integrity, and results orientation.

• Mechanical or Electromechanical associate degree (preferred).
• 3 years of experience working on maintenance design and implementation of electromechanical projects (design & execution of fixturing, wiring, flow systems, etc).
• Knowledge on robotics, control systems and automation is a plus.
• Ability to understand mechanical and electrical drawings, and be able to develop them.
• Knowledge on 3D CAD software and 3D printing is desirable (Autocad, Solidworks).
• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing tools is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and work with diverse discipline project teams.
• Candidate must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

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• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan or a high deductible health plan (with a health savings account) called the high deductible plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options:
  Core and Core Plus.
• Vision benefit.
• Company paid life insurance (2x base pay).
• Company paid AD&D (1x base pay).
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums.
• Short term disability – up to 26 weeks – company paid.
• Long term disability – 60% of pay – company paid. Ability to “buy‑up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
• Parental leave – up to 6 weeks.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
• Employee discount program.

401k savings plan with company contributions.

Employee stock acquisition plan (ESAP).

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non‑exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.