ENGINEERING

Automation Technician – Mechanical or Electrical

• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair automated electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Using diagnostic and test equipment identify and repair or modify machines and systems.
• Must have ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC controlled systems.
• Provide engineering support to install new systems and modify existing equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities.
• Make mechanical or electrical related changes required for modification and improvement.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Must have working experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Must be able to set up new equipment.
• Must be able to retrofit existing equipment.
• Must perform other duties as assigned.
• Must take direction well.
• Must be self motivated.
• Must work well with others.
• Must be able to stand and walk the entire 10 to 12 hour shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 35lbs. frequently.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, twist, turn and stoop.
• Must be able to use a dispatch system.
• Must be computer proficient in word, excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience troubleshooting and programming Allen Bradley PLCs, motion controllers, and man machine interface terminals.
• Injection molding or engineering experience a plus.
• Prefer robot experience.

Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum 4 to 5 years related work experience.
• Must have graduated High School or GED
• Mechanical or electrical journeyman preferred

Job Description:

Conduct multi-disciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers, operations, and engineering in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing and control systems for equipment. Designs the electrical package for equipment and develops the software to control the equipment.

Requirements:

• Experienced programming Allen Bradley PLCs & HMIs (including Rockwell FactoryTalk View HMI) using Rockwell Software.
• Knowledge of I/O hardware including actuators, sensors, drives, etc.
• Experience at control panel design and industrial integration.
• Experience designing and programming the fabrication and installation of control systems.
• Experience in the following platforms would be a plus: Siemens, TI, and Modicon PLC platforms.
• Experience in the following a plus: MS Visual Studio programming languages, Computer Networks, Servers, & Switches.
• Must have good attention to detail and possess the drive to complete assigned project tasks.
• Good equipment troubleshooting skills are required.
• Must enjoy fast paced environment of manufacturing and work well within a team.
• Must have the ability to apply engineering techniques and standards utilized in the manufacturing of automotive airbag safety products. 

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Achieve maximum uptime on Automated Inspection Systems (AUIS's) by initiating proactive preventative maintenance plans and maintaining the proper critical spare parts. 
• Suggest and implement equipment improvement projects to ensure that the machine fabrication time and machine uptime are continuously improving. 
• Work closely with the machine operators and the engineering AUIS process owner. 

• BS or higher in Material Science or Engineering with 7+ years of experience with automated equipment used to manufacture and inspect composite structures 
• Experience with the initiating equipment preventative maintenance plans and maintaining a critical spare parts inventory 
• Experience with composite ultrasonic inspection processes and equipment
• Knowledge of and experience programming automated equipment using software systems 
• Experienced in the manufacture of composite aircraft components using thermoset resin 
• Experience troubleshooting automated equipment for mechanical and electrical problems 
• Good communication and technical presentation skills 
• Must be able to work in a team environment and be a self starter and finisher 
• Position can be filled at a lower level IV if person has less than 7 years of experience. 

• Ability to program using Labview software 
• Certified level I or II NDI inspector 
• Knowledge of and experience using phased array and through transmission ultrasonic inspection (UT) equipment 
• Organizational skills (project management) 
• Understanding of process control, Lean and 6 sigma 
• PowerPoint presentations 

To be required for this position:

• Must have a four year degree in Mechanical Engineering. 
• Looking for energetic Engineers with 2-3 years experience.