Automation Integration Technician
About The Position
Igus Inc. is seeking an Automation Integration Technician to transform released engineering designs into functional, tested, and reliable automation solutions. The technician bridges Engineering and Production by leading technical integration activities, commissioning equipment, troubleshooting issues, and preparing systems for customer acceptance and deployment. The role includes reviewing technical build information, providing technical direction during assembly, integrating robots and controls, commissioning and troubleshooting released systems, supporting acceptance testing and installations, documenting configurations and changes, and identifying improvements to assembly and commissioning efficiency. Candidates from a range of educational and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. The position may require travel to customer sites for installation, startup, and support.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; alternatively, an associate's or technical degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Robotics, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related discipline with 3+ years of relevant hands-on experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.
- Hands-on experience in automation, robotics, machine building, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, field service, controls, or system integration.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, BOMs, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting skills using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to work independently and guide less-technical assembly resources.
- Strong documentation, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to travel for customer-site installation, startup, and support when required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with robot programming, PLC/IO troubleshooting, industrial networking, pneumatics, FAT/SAT, or commissioning activities.
Responsibilities
- Review BOMs, drawings, electrical documentation, software baselines, IO requirements, and FAT criteria; identify missing or conflicting information before build execution.
- Provide technical direction to assemblers, inspect completed work, and ensure builds meet released documentation and quality expectations.
- Configure robot controllers, communication networks, coordinate systems, sensors, actuators, and peripheral devices; perform IO verification and interface testing.
- Commission released systems, diagnose integration issues, and determine whether problems relate to production, configuration, or engineering design.
- Execute pre-FAT testing, support acceptance testing, document system configurations and changes, and assist with installation and startup activities.
- Identify opportunities to reduce engineering intervention, improve repeatability, and enhance assembly and commissioning efficiency.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with ongoing growth opportunities
- Company-paid HSA medical plan
- Company-paid dental
- Company-paid life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 3% safe harbor retirement company contribution
- 20 paid time off days per year
- 9 holidays
- Subsidized on-site lunch
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Job Type
Full-time
