Suburbs Branch | Automation Technician

Assist Staffing•Buffalo Grove, IL

10h•$25 - $33

About The Position

The Automation Technician provides automation engineering support for high-speed assembly equipment and manufacturing systems. The role focuses on maintaining continuous system operation, performing troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on robotic and automated equipment, and assisting engineering teams with automation system qualification and installation.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, military training, vocational training, or equivalent experience
Typically requires 2+ years of related experience
Prior experience in an equipment maintenance position
Understanding of PLCs
Computer skills
Experience with material handling, automation, and/or robotics equipment
Knowledge of pneumatic systems
Experience with electronic assembly including schematics, PCB loading, and mechanical assembly
Experience with cable work including crimping, harness assembly, connector or wire soldering, and cable preparation
Experience with testing tools such as oscilloscopes and troubleshooting equipment

Responsibilities

Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation and robotic system components
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and return equipment to serviceability
Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment is completed on a regular schedule
Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, and automated system drawings
Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems
Assist engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for automation solutions
Identify machine malfunctions and isolate failure mechanisms through troubleshooting
Repair equipment failures in the most cost-effective manner
Perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and equipment re-qualification at scheduled intervals
Assist process technicians and engineers with installation and removal of process equipment
Analyze and implement corrective action reports and process tracking mechanisms
Disassemble instruments and equipment and inspect components for defects
Align, repair, replace, and balance component parts and circuitry
Assist engineers in developing test, calibration, repair, and evaluation procedures for instruments and equipment
Record procedures, results, numerical data, and recommendations for process improvements
Maintain software, documentation, and equipment to the latest operational specifications
Use power tools and measuring equipment safely