Automation Technician II

Challenge Manufacturing•Cusseta, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Challenge Manufacturing is a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry. The company is employee-owned and emphasizes operational excellence, safety, ownership, and teamwork. Its ESOP program provides employee-owners with annual company shares as an additional retirement benefit. The Automation Technician II provides production support by setting up, troubleshooting, and operating automated welding cells in a production facility. The role implements best practices, proactively assesses welding and robotic applications, and mentors Automation Technician I team members, trainees, and Weld Technicians. Duties include maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, working with electrical and mechanical prints and components, performing basic robot programming, and troubleshooting multiple welding applications. This position is located at the company's plant in Cusseta, Alabama, and works 3rd shift, 7:30 PM to 6:00 AM, Sunday through Thursday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to safely and effectively perform job duties, follow work instructions and safety procedures, and understand company communications.
Industrial truck and aerial platform licenses.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge of PLC systems and basic programming methods.
Industrial Maintenance, Machine Repair, or Electrician Journeyman certification; a two-year technical degree; or equivalent work experience.
Successful completion of Automation Technician II written and performance tests.
Three years of Weld Technician, Automation Technician, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Mechatronics certificate or journeyperson card.
Associate degree in mechatronics, controls, or maintenance technician studies.
Minimum six years of combined experience and education as an Automation Technician.
Strong electrical background in industrial and automated systems.

Responsibilities

Mentor Automation Technician I members and Weld Technicians.
Perform all duties and responsibilities required of an Automation Technician I.
Follow safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment.
Troubleshoot using electrical and mechanical prints at an intermediate level.
Perform, train, and critique equipment preventative maintenance.
Use electrical system knowledge and schematics or prints to troubleshoot electrical components and circuits, including connecting circuit breakers, transformers, or other components in a junction box or panel, at a basic level with electrician assistance.
Work with wiring harnesses, drive systems, relays, boards, and motors.
Modify and perform basic programming tasks for robots across robotic applications.
Perform basic teach pendant programming, TCP verification, I/O simulation, and move creation or modification.
Troubleshoot welding applications at an intermediate level, including drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, projection welding, and pneumatic systems.