Automation Technician - 2nd Shift (2:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Monday - Thursday)

 

Responsible for the maintenance, support, development and implementation of automated work cells to minimize machine down-time and optimize productivity within an ISO Class 7 certified cleanroom. This position will strongly focus on constantly looking to improve current systems and methods through the identifying of new technologies or automated processes.

 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Respond quickly & efficiently to production downtime situations to maximize machine up-time.

• Drive continuous improvement to enhance work cell productivity through the use of identifying and developing new methods, subsystems, or entirely new automation processes.

• Must be familiar with programming PLC’s, pick and place devices, fiber optic sensors, and vibratory systems (tracks and bowls).

• Troubleshooting of equipment to repair or replace defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, servomotors, or valves.

• Understand and execute the Preventive Maintenance system.

• Understands and properly utilizes instructions, drawings, schematics, blueprints, specifications and instruction manuals regarding use and maintaining proper function of manufacturing systems, equipment, and subcomponents. 

• Design and fabricate small fixtures for equipment.

• Support process validation plans (IQ, OQ, PQ) designed by engineers.

• Routine machine and tool maintenance and repair duties as required.

• Adheres to all safety regulations.

• Demonstrates support of CPC core values.

• Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

 
Essential Supervisory Responsibilities:   
None
 

Required Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Post-secondary education in manufacturing systems/technology or related

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in applicable maintenance or automation experience.

• Strong Electrical Pneumatic and Hydraulic knowledge.

• Knowledge and demonstrated previous use of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and I/Os - (Allen Bradley a plus)

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

 
Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts.

• Familiar with solid modeling CAD software such as Pro-E.

• Experience running a lathe and mill.

• Cognix vision systems.

 
Travel:           

• Up to 10%

 

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommo