Sr. Automation Tech

Job Summary:

Responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of computer and robotic systems used in a variety of manufacturing departments. They must be proficient in multiple skill clusters including electricity and electronics, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes.  Automation technicians perform the administration, configuration, design, maintenance, programming, and qualification of various systems, while also troubleshooting any issues that might occur. 

Job Roles:

• Systems thinker--sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions; thinks strategically about interventions with an eye toward scale
• Optimizer--constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfully
• Anticipation--looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes next
• Operational accelerator--drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics and scalable solutions
• Organization and structure--works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goals
• Influence--leverages knowledge, relationship, data and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholders
• Data informed--focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the “why” behind actions
• Prioritized reaction--handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points exist
• Relationship--connects individually and with teams across shifts and practices; builds rapport and commonality; creates a “win together” ethic; serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering; keeps the pulse of the floor; helps people feel heard

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist engineering and plant staff with the specification, installation, and modification of systems

• Communicate status, manage expectations, resolve issues, and insure top-quality service

• Work with team members, and leadership on assigned projects

• Provide expertise to continue advancement of automated systems throughout the site

• Install, maintain, and inspect control system and workstation installations throughout the facility

• Inspect and review manufacturing equipment installations for design and troubleshooting purposes

• Ensure machines are properly calibrated

• Provide system operation training on the assigned automation systems

• Provide troubleshooting and maintenance support for all assigned automated systems potentially at all hours depending upon plant schedule

• Read blueprints and diagrams

• Perform analysis and research to determine the weakness and strengths of existing systems.

• Reviews related manuals, blueprints, and schematic diagrams to determine tasks to be performed.

• Programs robot to perform specified tasks, applying knowledge of programming language using teach pendants, keyboards, control panels, or robot controllers.

• Modifies programs to refine movement of robot using the various controllers.

• Observes robots and related equipment to detect malfunctions, and repairs or replaces defective parts using hand tools and power tools.

• Observes and maintains quality of the automation processes.   

• Initiates and maintains documentation throughout the development and qualification process

• Aids in Capital equipment installations

• Hands on modifications of