Automation Technician - Weekend Shift

nVent • Anoka, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. This role will consist of three - 12-hour shifts. (Saturday, Sunday and Monday or Friday). Working closely with Production Leadership, Machine Operators, and maintenance personnel, the Manufacturing Automation Technician supports daily operations. They handle fixing, repairs, and efficiency improvements on manufacturing lines using modern automation and robotics equipment. Join nVent as we grow in automation!

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent experience with 2 years engineering / technical experience in a manufacturing environment or Technical College Diploma/AAS (2-year) degree from an accredited post-secondary institution preferred.
• Proficient in reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics including knowledge of redlining schematics for updates.
• Experience in wiring electrical control panels or equipment remote actuators and inputs and outputs as well plumbing equipment, pneumatic or/and hydraulic lines.
• Experience in onboarding and validating new equipment capability prior to introduction to the production floor.
• Ability to fix, problem solve, diagnose machine and faults or minor issues including PLC/HMI or programming equipment (Allen Bradley, Siemens) and industrial robotics resolving or programming (ABB, Fanuc).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assemblies of sophisticated automation equipment.
• Support the design and implementation of automated manufacturing production lines.
• Integrate automated systems into manufacturing and assembly lines.
• Work with Automation Engineers on capital planning and acquisition projects and supporting implementation and validation of equipment.
• Documentation of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic alterations and additions to equipment at different stages.
• Work closely with the maintenance group, beyond authoring PMI’s, to collaboratively equip maintenance with the skills vital to maintain factory equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED