Automation Technician

Chamberlain Group•Germantown, WI

1d•$60,400 - $97,525

About The Position

Systems, LLC, an affiliate of Chamberlain Group, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of loading dock equipment—marketed under the Poweramp, DLM, and McGuire brands. With manufacturing facilities in Germantown, Wisconsin and Malvern, Arkansas, all products are designed and produced in the USA using lean manufacturing techniques. We strive to recruit the best talent in the industry and give employees opportunities for continuing education and training to help them advance in their careers. This is a role within Systems' Operations and Supply Chain group. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Develop programming and perform calibration on automation equipment, maximizing equipment runtimes, and (ii) Support production needs, ensure completion of all equipment corrective work orders, troubleshoot and repair complex equipment failures. Requires 2+ years experience in technical engineering, experience using, maintaining, and repairing robotic welding equipment and a minimum of a Technical or associate degree or equivalent experience.

Requirements

Technical degree, associate degree, or equivalent experience
2+ years experience in technical engineering
Experience using, maintaining, and repairing robotic welding equipment
Proficient knowledge measurement instruments use like multimeters, programable power supplies, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, frequency counters, and signal generators.
Proficient understanding of electrical schematics as well as mechanical drawings.
Proficient in computers and basic software applications.
Able to use electrical and mechanical tools, such screw drivers, wrenches, drill bits, drill taper, for hardware construction.
Basic knowledge in analog circuitry, OPAMs, filters, transistors, FETs

Nice To Haves

Robotic welding certification

Responsibilities

Develop programming and perform calibration on automation equipment, maximizing equipment runtimes
Support production needs, ensure completion of all equipment corrective work orders, troubleshoot and repair complex equipment failures
Mentor and train operators and maintenance technicians on use of automation equipment
Review equipment preventive maintenance best practices and recommend opportunities for improvement; implement changes as necessary
Perform and assist in the repair and maintenance of robotic weld equipment, equipment hardware construction, perform validations, and document follow up actions
Conduct equipment automation failure analysis, determine failure root causes, define containment and permanent actions, and follow up on implementation
Assist in creating preventive maintenance work orders checklists to improve and maximize overall equipment usage
Assist other technicians doing preventive maintenance on complex equipment
Define programming methods/setups to maximize automation equipment usage
Help maintain and maximize equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock regularly and placing purchase orders
Utilize maintenance management system to perform work (e.g. record work history, identify parts usage) in a timely and effective manner
Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
Protect Chamberlain Group’s and Systems’ reputation by keeping information confidential.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.