Automation Technician V 1st shift

Challenge Manufacturing•Holland, MI

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Technician V 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–IV team members and Weld Technicians. It requires advanced troubleshooting and technical proficiency across automation, robotics, electrical systems, and welding applications, along with demonstrated competency in PLC programming, intermediate robot programming, and intermediate weld troubleshooting. The position is on first shift, 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the company’s plant in Holland, Michigan.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
English ability sufficient to read, write, speak, and understand work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
Ability to obtain industrial truck and aerial platform licenses.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Successful completion of Automation Technician II written and performance tests (the posting mentions internal candidates and also internal and external candidates).
Knowledge of PLC systems and intermediate programming methods.
Industrial Maintenance, Machine Repair, or Electrician Journeyman certification; a two-year technical degree; or equivalent work experience.
At least 3 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.
At least 15 years of combined experience and education as an Automation Technician or equivalent.
Strong electrical and mechanical background in industrial and automated systems.
Experience with ABB Bullseye TCP verification system.

Responsibilities

Mentor Automation Technician I–IV team members and Weld Technicians.
Perform all duties and responsibilities required of an Automation Technician IV.
Follow safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment.
Troubleshoot using electrical and mechanical prints, schematics, and advanced electrical-system knowledge.
Troubleshoot electrical components and circuits, and perform intermediate tasks involving wiring harnesses, drive systems, relays, boards, and motors under electrician supervision.
Modify and perform intermediate programming tasks for robots across robotic applications.
Perform basic offline programming using RoboCAD or RobotStudio, including TCP verification, I/O simulation, move creation or modification, and zone setup.
Perform intermediate troubleshooting across welding applications, including drawn arc, GMAW, resistance, projection, and pneumatic systems.
Safely use hand measuring tools, multimeters, ammeters, welding current meters, digital force gauges, and micro-ohm meters at an advanced level.
Make minor fixture shim adjustments based on manufacturing details with guidance from a Weld Maintenance Mechanic III or Manufacturing Engineer, and apply an understanding of shimming processes.
Set up and troubleshoot Poke Yoke systems and applications.
Demonstrate competency in PLC programming, including adding sensors, changing sequences, troubleshooting through ladder logic, programming PanelView HMIs, troubleshooting and setting up I/O blocks, searching and editing programs, loading programs, replacing components, and configuring replacement systems.
Demonstrate competency in intermediate robot programming, including loading IDs, gun tuning, adding valves or I/O blocks, writing offline routines, troubleshooting tool changers and external axes, creating and verifying TCPs, creating offset positions, and replacing motors, resolvers, and serial pulse coders.
Demonstrate competency in intermediate weld troubleshooting, including rebuilding or reloading schedules and making directed changes using RAFT or Emhart DA schedules; conducting specialty-equipment preventive maintenance; making directed MIG weld schedule changes; performing cap/electrode studies and weld validation; calibrating spot-weld gun squeeze force; troubleshooting drawn arc stud welding and basic programming; troubleshooting or setting up projection welds; and using the Miyachi Weld Tester.