Automation and Controls Technician - Night Shift

H & T Kansas • De Soto, KS

just now • Onsite

About The Position

As an Automation and Controls Technician, your primary focus is on hands-on technical work, troubleshooting, maintaining, and integrating mechanical, electrical, and control systems into a cohesive mechatronic system. You play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of advanced automation and robotics. This role demands a strong understanding of robotics, control systems, and mechanical systems, along with excellent practical problem-solving and technical skills. Your expertise in diagnosing and resolving technical issues ensures our systems maintain optimal performance and reliability.

Your Key Areas of Impact
Technical Maintenance and Support: You perform maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on mechatronic systems, including mechanical components, electrical circuits, and control systems. This involves interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and documentation to ensure all systems are properly maintained and meet performance standards. Your focus on precision, troubleshooting, and technical acumen ensures equipment operates effectively and efficiently, minimizing downtime.

System Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: Utilizing diagnostic tools and techniques, you identify and resolve malfunctions in mechatronic systems. By analyzing system performance and conducting routine inspections, you ensure any issues are promptly addressed. Your practical knowledge of engineering principles and mechanical systems is vital for ensuring the reliability of equipment and processes. Working collaboratively with engineers and other technicians, you contribute to the seamless operation of production systems.

Testing and Calibration: You execute testing protocols to validate and calibrate mechatronic systems, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to performance standards. Analyzing test data, you make necessary adjustments to improve system accuracy and reliability. Your hands-on experience with tools and equipment, combined with your attention to detail, ensures all systems meet operational requirements.

Documentation and Safety Compliance: You maintain accurate records of maintenance tasks, repairs, and testing procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. This includes updating technical manuals, maintenance logs, and safety protocols. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety ensure a secure and compliant work environment.

Collaboration and Communication: You work closely with engineers, operators, and other team members to optimize system performance and resolve technical challenges. Your ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively ensures smooth coordination across departments and supports the continuous improvement of processes and systems.

Continuous Skill Development: Staying updated on the latest mechatronics technology and equipment, you participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance your technical expertise. Your commitment to learning and growth helps you adapt to evolving industry trends and contribute to the ongoing success of the organization.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution or certification in mechatronics technology, electronics engineering technology, automation and control systems, mechanical engineering technology, industrial maintenance technology, or electrical technology
• Three (3) years in a hands-on mechatronic systems position, preferably with experience in robotics
• Proficient in electronic controls, software, and automation systems
• Work with a high-level of integrity, confidentiality, organization, and time management
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on mechatronic systems, including mechanical components, electrical circuits, and control systems.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and documentation to ensure all systems are properly maintained and meet performance standards.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and techniques to identify and resolve malfunctions in mechatronic systems.
• Analyze system performance and conduct routine inspections to ensure any issues are promptly addressed.
• Execute testing protocols to validate and calibrate mechatronic systems, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to performance standards.
• Analyze test data and make necessary adjustments to improve system accuracy and reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance tasks, repairs, and testing procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Update technical manuals, maintenance logs, and safety protocols.
• Work closely with engineers, operators, and other team members to optimize system performance and resolve technical challenges.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance your technical expertise.

Benefits

• premium shift differential of 10% for all nighttime hours
• Overtime pay is provided at a rate of one and one-half times the regular hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in accordance with federal and state labor laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree