Automation Technician I

About the role

The Automation Technician I position requires two years of manufacturing experience in a related field, with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical degree in automation preferred. Experience in AC, DC, and three-phase wiring, as well as proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic drawings, is required. Knowledge of pneumatics and servo-drive motors is also essential.

Responsibilities

• Utilize and understand engineering drawings, build, wire, and qualify sub-assemblies, main assemblies, and final machines.
• Proactively troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, or electrical problems and communicate with other departments for solutions.
• Set up final systems in accordance with internal and customer quality acceptance measures.
• Ensure the final product meets specifications.

Requirements

• Two years of manufacturing experience in a related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical degree in automation preferred.
• Experience in AC, DC, and three-phase wiring.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic drawings.
• Conceptual knowledge of pneumatics and servo-drive motors.
• Experience as a commercial electrician or machine/automation maintenance technician preferred.
• Able to travel 25% of the time, typically for one to three weeks per trip.
• Willingness to train the right candidate with minimal experience and certifications for an apprentice role.

Qualifications

• Must work daily onsite at Muller Technology CO, Inc.
• Expectation of working no less than 40 hours per week.

Skills

• Understanding of engineering drawings.
• Building and wiring skills.
• Qualifying sub-assemblies, main assemblies, and final machines.
• Troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, or electrical problems.
• Setting up final systems according to internal and customer quality acceptance measures.
• Ensuring products meet specifications.

Benefits

Muller Technology offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The company also provides professional development opportunities and encourages a positive work-life balance.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $29.00 per hour, with starting salaries at the mid-range of the posted range.

Schedule

The position is permanent full-time, with the option to travel 25% of the time, typically for one to three weeks per trip.