Automation Technician III, Manufacturing (2nd Shift)

Enable Injections Inc.•Sharonville, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Technician III supports manufacturing operations by setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting assembly automation equipment. The role performs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs; conducts equipment failure analysis and scheduled preventative maintenance on robotic and automated equipment; and uses industrial controls software to troubleshoot automation systems. The technician helps set up assembly lines and production runs, supports installation and relocation of automated equipment, and recommends corrective actions for recurring equipment issues. The position maintains equipment and documentation in accordance with cGMP and 5S standards, follows PPE and safety requirements, and works in a controlled clean room environment. It coordinates production and automation issues across shifts, communicates with supervisors and technical teams, contributes input on machine improvements, maintains spare-parts inventory, and trains less experienced personnel as designated by the direct supervisor. The position is onsite and scheduled for the second shift, Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM EST.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and a technical certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 6 years of experience in automated assembly, including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot industrial controls, including PLCs, servo drives, HMIs, pneumatics, and robotics.
Ability to troubleshoot vision systems.
Ability to read and understand electrical and pneumatic drawings and schematics.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and resolve non-routine challenges independently.
Ability to achieve productivity goals with little to no guidance and independently prioritize work.
Ability to follow defined procedures, respond proactively, and solve problems.
Ability to provide technical guidance and positively influence departmental outcomes.
Ability to focus on tasks, apply learned skills and training, understand job responsibilities, organize and interpret data, analyze problems, and troubleshoot solutions with minimal guidance.
Time-management skills and ability to use time effectively or productively at work.
Ability to collaborate and maintain cooperative work relationships, foster teamwork, and communicate professionally and respectfully.
Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and effective communication when addressing sensitive issues.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods.
Ability to frequently bend, kneel, crouch, and reach, including overhead, to access, set up, and troubleshoot equipment.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to use hand tools, precision instruments, and small components during equipment setup, troubleshooting, and repair.
Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Near vision and color vision sufficient to troubleshoot vision systems, read technical documentation and schematics, and identify component defects.
Ability to wear required clean-room gowning and PPE for the duration of a shift.
Ability to work near automated, robotic, and pneumatic equipment while following lockout/tagout and equipment safety protocols.
Ability to work in a controlled clean-room environment with temperature, humidity, and restricted-personal-item requirements.
Ability to tolerate moderate equipment noise and use hearing protection as required.
Ability to work flexible hours and shifts and be physically present on premises during regular company hours or as approved by management.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience with SAP or similar electronic systems.

Responsibilities

Ensure equipment is set up and operated safely.
Maintain equipment in line with cGMP and 5S standards.
Comply with PPE requirements and coach and support employee adherence.
Communicate and coordinate production and automation issues with the next-shift automation team.
Communicate daily assembly issues to the direct supervisor.
Escalate and document malfunctions or abnormalities according to company guidelines.
Post production information to the ERP system and update logs as required.
Provide engineering staff with input on machine-improvement opportunities.
Communicate technical information to Automation Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, Manufacturing Engineers, and the Quality Team.
Perform diagnostic troubleshooting on assembly automation equipment.
Make mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic repairs to assembly automation equipment.
Independently perform equipment failure analysis, repairs, and scheduled preventative maintenance on robotic and automated equipment.
Identify root causes of recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions.
Use industrial controls software to troubleshoot automation equipment.
Set up assembly lines and assist with production runs.
Assist with installing new automated equipment and moving equipment to new locations.
Maintain accurate and compliant reports of activities performed on each piece of equipment.
Provide occasional coverage and perform Manufacturing Assembly Technician duties.
Maintain spare-parts inventory.
Participate in shift-to-shift handoffs and review production performance using dashboards.
Enhance team efficiency by training and directing the training of less experienced personnel as designated by the direct supervisor.
Ensure documentation practices comply with cGMP requirements.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned based on company and department needs.