Mechatronics Technician Apprentice (Trainee)

About the role

This is an entry level training position within the manufacturing departments of the Development and Manufacturing organization. This position is a machine operator role that is coupled with an apprenticeship program to develop skills needed to perform as a Mechatronics Technician. A Mechatronics Technician installs, maintains, and repairs automated systems by combining mechanical, electrical, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn the technical side of Phoenix Contact products for a better understanding of production methods and resources.
• Learn how to operate various equipment and machinery in the manufacturing area, first as the line operator with the continuous transition into a Mechatronics Technician.
• Learn how to monitor and analyze equipment performance and take actions to optimize machine performance for efficient production.
• Assist Mechatronics Technicians to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and interpret various mechanical and electrical aspects of automatic and semi-automatic equipment, such as mechanical and pneumatic, PLC, and PC-based driven systems.
• Understand quality standards, control quality revisions and non-conformances within the camera programs and software.
• Review for better understanding machine enhancements, improvements, and development with Phoenix Contact machine build and Manufacturing Engineering department.
• Design basic mechanical tooling drawings when required in AutoCAD.
• Must be able to learn the process used to identify controller and I/O faults, diagnose specific cause, identify defective part, debug control program, and restore system function in a timely manner.
• Understand how to maintain spare parts list and spare parts system to support equipment.
• Participate in preventative maintenance programs on all automatic and semi-automatic equipment.
• Work closely with machine operators and provide technical support when able.
• Follow necessary PPE requirements, appropriate ISO specifications and company procedures.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma with a GPA of 2.5 or higher or Vocational School Diploma with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Ability to attend technical training classes at local colleges and technical training centers as required by the Mechatronics Technician Program to fulfill educational mandates
• Willing to pursue an Associate Degree in Mechatronics
• Successful completion of aptitude testing
• Electro-mechanical knowledge and experience

Essential Job Functions

• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Able to use pallet jack with 300-pound load.
• Able to use portable staircase and climb to 12-foot heights.
• Able to carry 20 pound/ 3 cubic feet boxes up and down portable staircase.
• Able to push 4-wheeled cart with 100-pound load.
• Able to work a 6-day week, if required.
• Able to stand or sit continually for four hours without break.
• Able to travel to offsite locations including German Headquarters for periods of up to 3 to 5 weeks.
• Able to use computer for fours at a time without break
• Able to drive to local supplier, in own vehicle, at short notice.
• Able to travel to offsite locations including German Headquarters for periods of up to 3 to 6 weeks
• Must be able to speak and understand English to communicate verbally and in writing
• Punctuality and attendance in accordance with company policies

Perks & Benefits

• Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package.
• There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!