Automation Engineering Technician

Responsibilities

• Provide expert troubleshooting for automated manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Use PLC ladder logic to resolve machine control issues and ensure minimal downtime.
• Partner with engineering to execute process validations and help develop solutions that improve overall equipment efficiency (OEE).
• Contribute to design reviews, URS, PFMEAs, and testing during new automation projects.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on automated systems and monitor machine data to identify trends.
• Proactively solve problems and optimize production performance.

Requirements

• HS degree (or 2 year degree with some experience)
• 10+ years of experience
• 2+ years of hands on automation experience in a heavily regulated industry
• Experience supporting equipment design improvements
• Experience in the fabrication of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems and assemblies preferred
• Experience in high speed automation
• Experience in RF welding applications
• Experience in Cam automation
• Highly proficient in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, controls, and hydraulic maintenance techniques
• Advanced electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls troubleshooting skills
• Working understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLC)
• Proficient in the use of the PLC as a troubleshooting tool
• Proficient with, and effective use of, relevant PC software applications

Qualifications

Working understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLC)

Skills

Advanced electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls troubleshooting skills

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan

Pay

$28-36/hour, OT eligible

Schedule

Onsite, 2nd shift - Sunday-Tuesday, every other Wednesday 5:30PM-6AM