Automation Technician

Full Time
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Posted
Job description

Junior Automation Engineer 2 (6pm – 6am shift)

General Purpose:

Supports automation engineering services activities including high speed assembly equipment

and manufacturing systems

Principle Accountabilities:

 Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying

automation/robotic system components

 Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components

and return to serviceability

 Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related

components

 Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment are

completed on a regularly scheduled basis.

 Understanding of PLCs

 Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams including complex

automated system drawings.

 Analyzes engineering test results and implements changes to resolve problems.

 Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems.

 Records procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations

for changes in product or method.

 Maintains software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational

specifications.

 Assists engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for all

automation solutions per specifications.

 Trains other technicians and operators on products, processes and equipment.

 Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment

 Strong awareness of safety

SPECIALIZED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES may be required for certain positions. These could

include one or more of the following duties:

 Assists with customer presentations and interfaces with customers.

 Assists engineers with outside third-party automation developments

 Organizes documentation (specifications, schematics, and procedures).

Education / Experience Typically requires an Associates degree, military training,

equivalent vocational training, or equivalent experience.

Typically requires 3-5 years of related experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Demonstrates advanced technical skills which may be used

to conduct on-the-job training and/or lead/guide other

employees. Highly skilled with ability to move between areas

of equipment. Demonstrates broad knowledge of functional

techniques and has input to process improvement.

Can perform PM’s and minor to intermediate adjustments to

equipment with minimal supervision

Applies new technologies and technological changes. Ability

to write reports, business correspondence and procedures.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to

questions from managers and customers.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and

draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive

variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram

form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and

operations including statistical methods. Ability to use Root

Cause Analysis to solve problems

Certificates, Licenses,

Registrations

N/A

Scope / Impact Contributes to and improves techniques/ concepts. Assists in

developing goals/targets of line or department.

Decision Making / Discretion Can perform analyses/work using some independent

judgment. Decisions affect tasks and products.

May make decisions or recommendations for team.

Decisions may affect other teams.

Supervision / Leadership Requires general instructions on routine assignments and

detailed instructions on new assignments. Typically requires

some supervision

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving

mechanical parts, work that requires repetitive motion, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of

electrical shock.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: Up to $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Buffalo Grove, IL 60089: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • PNC programming: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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