Automation Engineer Sr Technician - 3rd Shift

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is seeking an experienced Automation Engineering Sr. Technician to join its Lincoln, Nebraska organization. The technician develops, designs, builds, and tests robotic platforms from prototype through product commercialization, including integrated autonomous interfaces for mobility, communication, and human-robot interaction. The role works with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for robotic applications and programs and troubleshoots PLCs and associated control systems. It also involves reading equipment schematics and designing, specifying, building, and installing simple electronic control systems. The technician assists engineers with automation-system development and implementation; programs, installs, tests, and maintains robots and automated components; and supports commissioning and deployment of new installations. The role includes conducting field trials, documenting actions and findings, investigating and troubleshooting defects, completing repairs, and performing preventative maintenance. This position is identified as a third-shift role, though the employee may be asked to work a different shift.

Requirements

Vocational/technical training degree and 2–5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented approach.
Problem-solving skills.
Mathematical skills.
Computer skills.
Technical skills.
Leadership skills.
Ability to move regularly throughout company facilities.
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds and stand for long periods.
Ability to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
May be requested to work a different shift.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in a technical training discipline.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers with the development and implementation of automation systems or components.
Program, install, test, and maintain robots or automated components.
Assist in commissioning and deploying new automation installations.
Conduct field trials to ensure appropriate operation and prepare reports or records documenting actions or findings.
Investigate and troubleshoot defects or bugs, complete repairs, and provide preventative maintenance.
Develop, design, build, and test robotic platforms from prototype through product commercialization.
Create integrated autonomous interfaces for mobility, communication, and human-robot interaction.
Work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for robotic applications.
Program and troubleshoot PLCs and associated control systems.
Read and understand equipment schematics.
Design simple electronic control systems, specify control equipment, and build and install control systems.