Smart Factory Technician

About the Team

The IT Team Lead/Supervisor is a key member of the plant’s Smart Factory / Industry 4.0 team, responsible for implementing software solutions and coordinating all digitalization and Industry 4.0 activities throughout the plant. This role acts as a lead, providing experience, guidance, and best practices to support and develop the broader smart factory team while driving effective and scalable solutions. Is responsible for leading and developing direct reports.

Responsibilities

• PLC integration and connectivity: Support the setup and configuration of PLC connectivity under the guidance of senior team members, assisting with controller configuration, signal mapping, and data exchange between shop floor systems.
• Industrial automation programming: Assist in the implementation, testing, and modification of PLC and PC-based control systems while learning industrial automation standards and best practices from experienced engineers.
• Smart manufacturing and data solutions: Support the development and maintenance of low-code/no-code applications for data collection, visualization, and monitoring, gaining hands-on experience with digital manufacturing technologies.
• Shop floor systems deployment and maintenance: Assist with the installation, commissioning, upgrades, and ongoing support of manufacturing technologies and devices under the supervision of technical specialists.
• Production IT and cybersecurity: Support compliance with Production IT Security requirements by following established standards and procedures to help maintain secure manufacturing environments.
• Manufacturing equipment connectivity: Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to support the implementation and validation of data connections between equipment, PLCs, and digital factory solutions.
• Technical troubleshooting and support: Provide first-level technical support by helping diagnose, document, escalate, and resolve issues related to automation systems and shop floor technologies with guidance from subject matter experts.
• Continuous improvement and technical solution support: Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing operational data, assisting with corrective actions, and supporting automation and process optimization projects while developing technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Preferred a completion of Automotive Servicing Trade school or Associate’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 4-6+ years of related experience in product development/testing and/or automotive service
• Basic knowledge of suspension technology
• Ability to read and understand component and blue print drawings
• Ability to use precision measuring devices including calipers, micrometers & dial indicators.
• Ability to learn how to operate Roehrig Shock dynamometers and Sachs SP testers.
• Ability to troubleshoot computer, and equipment problems when working in remote customer locations.
• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and schematics / Basic math and reading skills
• Strong mechanical experience and solid problem-solving/analytical skills with a high attention to detail

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays