Essential Job Functions

• Perform a variety of diagnostic troubleshooting activities on automation equipment.

• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic repairs to automation equipment

• Perform equipment failure analysis, repairs, and scheduled preventative maintenance on robotic and automated equipment. ·

• Set up manual and semi-automatic automation equipment and assists in operating pre-production runs.

• Assist in installing new automated equipment and in moving equipment to new locations.

• Performs layout of mechanical, pneumatic and electrical schematics.

• Create new robot programs and edit existing robot programs.

• Update manuals and programs for automated equipment.

• Keeps accurate reports of all activities performed on each piece of equipment.

• Provide input to on areas for machine design and/or improvements.

• Program automation through use of PLC’s from conception to implementation

• Optimize performance on automated equipment, inspection equipment and robotic work cells

• Plan and implement dedicated fully automated manufacturing cells.

• Train plant personnel on use of automation May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates degree or Trade school with a focus in electro/mechanical or combined equivalent of education and experience

• Prior experience in automation systems fabrication utilizing Bridgeport, lathe, and other equipment.

• Familiar with pick and place robot programming, and end of arm tooling fabrication

• Proficiency with PLC programming

• Proficient at welding

• Familiar with Microsoft word and Excel

Required Skills

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience in injection molding a plus

• Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude

• Creative thinking to drive innovation of existing processes and equipment

• Ability to communicate well with other functions

• Excellent equipment troubleshooting skills

• Prior experience programming PLC’s