Automation Engineering Technician II

SIG SAUER Careers•Newington, NH

About The Position

The Automation Assembly Technician II mechanically and electrically assembles automated and semi-automated production equipment, including building and wiring electrical cabinets and panels and assembling electro-mechanical components. The role assists Manufacturing and Controls Engineers with machine debugging and runoffs and supports existing automated machines to help maintain factory throughput. This position also maintains assembly-line machines, fixtures, and tooling; supports implementation of new equipment; and contributes to procurement and process documentation. Work takes place in a typical manufacturing environment and involves regular repetitive tasks, primarily standing, and frequent physical activity and handling of materials. The technician may work in other functional areas or facilities and may be required to work overtime or alternate shifts according to business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–6 years of previous technical work experience.
Demonstrated working knowledge of assembly-line structure and the ability to identify maintenance tasks.
Demonstrated working knowledge of assembly fixtures, equipment, tools, and gages.
Familiarity with NFPA 79 Electrical Standards.
General knowledge of automation machine maintenance and repair.
Ability to read blueprints and interpret part specifications.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work on a team and lead, plan, and execute multiple projects.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to understand written, oral, or diagram-based instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, including complicated subjects, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work with high attention to detail and maintain high-quality work, documentation, and records.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks and work primarily standing for more than 90% of the shift, apart from breaks and lunch.
Ability to frequently stand, sit, stoop or squat, walk, climb stairs, and lift or move tooling, parts containers, and materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to reach, bend, and kneel frequently for at least 50% of the shift, and perform repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
Proficient fine motor skills and ability to grip, reach, pull, turn, and use tools to torque fixtures in machinery or during assembly, machining, or testing.
Vision abilities may include close and distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and focusing on fine print.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with work exposure EH&S training requirements and company security mandates.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience assembling, wiring, and debugging automation machines.
Engineering education.
Knowledge of PLC programming and debugging.

Responsibilities

Assemble, wire, and plumb new automation equipment according to engineering drawings.
Maintain machines, fixtures, and tooling on assembly lines.
Work with Manufacturing Engineering to implement new machines, fixtures, and gages.
Support machine debugging and participate in runoffs of new capital equipment according to machine specifications.
Perform machine operations, training, and inspection.
Assist with procuring tooling and equipment for legacy and new products to meet production schedules, launch timelines, and cost targets.
Assist with creating, implementing, and maintaining process documentation, including work instructions, control plans, and visual standards.
Assist with assembly-process flow and assembly-line maintenance, including completing miscellaneous tasks as needed.
Maintain 5S organization and upkeep in the Manufacturing Engineering department and sustain an orderly work area.
Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, sketches, blueprints, and part specifications.
Write routine reports and correspondence and communicate information verbally and in writing.
Work safely, follow established rules and processes, and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment while managing multiple tasks.
Work in other functional areas or facilities and work overtime or alternate shifts when required by business needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.