Automation and Maintenance Engineer- 2nd shift Job Waukesha area,Wisconsin USA,Engineering

Summary

Automation Projects & Maintenance Engineer reports to the PLC Production Engineering Manager and is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of industrial and automated equipment at Berco of America WI plant. This role combines advanced diagnostic expertise with automation and control systems engineering to support stable, efficient and high performing operations. The position leads troubleshooting and resolution of production line issues, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, electronic and calibration systems, ensuring rapid response to minimize downtime and maintain operational continuity.

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Areas of Responsibility

Maintenance and troubleshooting (Preventive and Corrective)
Ensure proper functionality of programming in automated lines.
Manage and resolve production line downtime events
Analyze data, identified bottlenecks, and optimize workflows to improve OEE
Manage preventive maintenance improvements
Collaborate with maintenance to develop PM programs
Manage quick maintenance repair (example change sensor, calibrate sensor)
Integrate new automation technology with existing production lines

Specific Responsibilities of the Job

PLC Allen Bradley and Siemens programming and solid knowledge of Studio 5000 and TIA Portal
TTP and PMC Fanuc programming
Ensure routine inspections, services, and repairs in the automated lines
Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and software errors in automation systems
Monitor and improve the performance of the automatic lines
Develop new (Programmable logic controller) program for existing and future lines
Automatic lines process improvements (process capability indices)
Attend monthly safety training
Provide emergency breakdown support to production lines

Standards of Performance

Maximizing equipment run time and reducing unplanned stops
Troubleshooting and Maintenance (Hands-On Maintenance)
PLC programming and design with Studio 5000 & Simatic S7
Standard computer and industrial networks knowledge
Mechanical and electrical cross-function in automation
Safety compliances

Essential Functions

Proficient in English language
Ability to view priorities in the long term
Ability to work independently as well as with a team

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Education/Credentials/Certifications
- Bachelor’s in computer science or engineering or related field, will consider equivalent experience and education
Length of Experience
- Minimum 5 years on Automation/Controls Engineering, Maintenance or PLC programming
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge Allen Bradley PLC (Studio 5000)
- Knowledge S7 TIA Portal
- Knowledge of operating, programming, and maintaining FANUC industrial robots and CNC machines
- Knowledge of understanding electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic schematics
- Knowledge and understanding of mechanical drawings
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols
- Strong diagnostic abilities to identify and resolve issues in automation systems
- Comprehensive data analysis real-time and historical
- Detail-oriented
- Able to anticipate future issues
- Able to make quick connections between events
- Excellent written and oral language ability
- Excellent reasoning and problem-solving ability
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to cope with changes

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