Automation Technician

BG Products Inc.•Derby, KS

26d

About The Position

The Automation Technician performs technical work programming and creating machines and other mechanically or electronically functioning equipment. The role is hands-on and may include fabricating parts, wiring controls, and programming automation. The technician applies expertise to solve problems and assists with project planning, research and development, prototyping, testing, integration, and release to customers of new automation and improvements to existing automation and equipment.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other common software.
Comfort with controls wiring, programming concepts, and logic.
Experience operating fabrication equipment, assembling machinery, and wiring low-voltage systems.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Technical certificate in welding, electronics, robotics, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in hands-on machinery building, maintenance, or technical support.
Experience laying out and connecting electrical controls.
Experience programming and using automation, Arduino, or robotics.

Responsibilities

Adhere to company policies and maintain a professional, positive attitude.
Implement automation control systems, electromechanical systems, PLCs, and other electronics as required.
Implement system components or modify products to conform to engineering design and performance specifications.
Diagnose equipment failures and customer difficulties to support existing automation.
Conduct feasibility studies and design tests to analyze equipment, component, or system operation and performance.
Work individually or with other company personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
Implement control apparatus and equipment using 3D printing or other rapid prototyping techniques.
Test alternate design models and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating-condition effects, potential applications, and required modifications.
Assist with estimating costs and submitting bids for engineering, automation, or other projects.
Provide management with feedback about current projects and other needs.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to assess design or application feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements.
Research, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements.
Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views depicting functional relationships among components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
Work with vendors to obtain products, prototypes, samples, schematics, product information, and other materials related to new and existing designs.
Create or reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications describing the operation and maintenance of automation systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.