Automation Engineering Technician

About the role

Work with minimal direction performs advanced manufacturing equipment/process troubleshooting, provides technical training to peers, and supports continuous improvement efforts. Supports the onsite shift operators and mechanics for troubleshooting outside of normal business hours. Analyzes process data to help understand process performance and shifts. Performs or directs technical assistance on equipment, products, materials, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Performs the highest level of complex troubleshooting for automated manufacturing equipment including software, electrical, pneumatic, camera, and/or hydraulic systems.
• Maintains, accurately follows, and records protocols/procedures and maintenance work logs.
• Can apply fundamental skills to troubleshoot in areas that they are not necessarily subject matter expert in.
• Provides a level of support to the onsite operators and mechanics outside of normal business hours.
• Provides work direction and training for less experienced mechanics and technicians.
• Partners with engineering to develop and execute process validations.
• Develops standards, tools, and methods and provides or writes documentation to a level required by the department.
• Buils and repairs equipment, as applicable.
• Use Solid Edge/ Solid Works or other equivalent 3D modeling software to design, create drawings, and have parts manufactured.
• Identifies a wide range of trends or problems and helps to solve or direct their solution and/or interprets and recommends actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in a technical role, or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Experience in medical device industry preferred.
• Requires skills and experience in design and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and/or software systems.
• 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.

Skills

• Understand and able to read/write PLC ladder logic. (Allen Bradley and/or Siemens preferred)
• Understand and able to troubleshoot vision systems. (Cognex preferred)
• Ability to successfully carry out a wide range of projects and resolve the most complex problems.
• Direct experience with pneumatic, electrical, and control software systems involving complex troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to specify and procure materials and components needed for projects, test equipment, and production equipment.
• Skills to interface with manufacturers, vendors, and contractors in the development of equipment and control systems.
• Able to provide input toward the design of mechanical/electro-mechanical systems.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply complex mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out tasks as directed and meet scheduled timelines.
• Prefer knowledge in machining, welding, fastener and assembly technologies.

Benefits

Includes competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates.

Pay

Target Pay Range: $30.00 to $41.35 - Hourly pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data

Schedule

Not specified