Engineering/Automation Technician

Summary of Position

An Engineering Tech I/Automation Technician is responsible for building and verifying the operation of all new and existing secondary equipment. The Engineering Tech I will assist engineering in designing and troubleshooting of secondary equipment to ensure proper function, safe operation, and desired efficiency.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, & Authority

• Read and understand electrical schematic drawings to determine how to interface automation components back to main control panel.
• Install new control panels per engineering prints.
• Uses multi-meter, hand tools and electrical theory to diagnose and resolve control and instrumentation issues.
• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain a variety of electrical systems.
• Use blueprints, work instructions and schematics to perform assembly / build operations of new secondary equipment requiring the use of mills, drill presses, grinders, cutoff saws, etc.
• Determine the best way to route air and electrical lines to ensure range of motion without wear.
• Read schematics to install wiring/electrical and pneumatic systems on secondary equipment.
• Ensure all secondary equipment is guarded and operating to SIM safety standards.
• Control and maintain component inventory in R&D.
• Maintain MRO system and document all maintenance related items as equipment is serviced.
• Maintain contact with vendors for product supply and service of in-house products.
• Trouble shoot automation as needed to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Must continually work towards improving the secondary operations to achieve a zero-defect operation. Takes the initiative and works independently.
• Learns, practices, and supports all Lean Manufacturing tools to assist the company in the continuous improvement process. Lean manufacturing tools include 5S, Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Maintains a safe working environment to minimize the possibility of an injury. Reports any unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Credentials, & Certifications

• 2-year degree from technical school or minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with secondary equipment / automation systems

Job Specification

• Entry level to 5 year’s experience in the fabrication and repair of manufacturing equipment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills are required including basic email, entering and modifying spreadsheets, and usage of IQMS / MRO.
• Ability to work independently.
• Uses good interpersonal communication techniques to work with co-workers. Is courteous and helpful when interacting with fellow employees. Attends available interpersonal skill training courses. Helps create a pleasant work environment.
• Ability to use small power hand tools safely.
• Attention to detail.

Salary expectation

• Entry level (technical degree, little experience): $24–30/hr
• 3–5 years of relevant experience: $30–38/hr
• Highly experienced machine builder/automation technician: $38–45+/hr

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Schematics
• Machine Building/Assembling
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Automation Technician
• Control Panel Assembly
• Custom Fabrication
• Electrical Assembly
• Factory Automation
• Industrial Automation
• Machine Installation
• Pneumatics
• Relay Wiring
• PLC