Automation Technician

HelloFresh • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

As an Automation Technician at HelloFresh, you will work with the maintenance team to maintain and repair conveyance, automation, and facilities equipment to support operations uptime and improve system reliability. The role is the resident expert in mechanical, electrical, and/or refrigeration systems. The shift is based on business needs.

The position also involves developing maintenance personnel’s skills and knowledge, leading root cause analysis of major downtime events, and supporting technical issues across the network. Building project work may be assigned.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience with conveyor, automation, robotics, and/or refrigeration repair and maintenance, including mechanical and electrical operations.
• Advanced understanding of machinery and equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, and diagrams.
• Experience working with inputs, outputs, and PLC logic systems, and ability to troubleshoot these systems.
• Ability to travel as necessary, up to 10%, for business purposes.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent follow-through, judgment, and common sense.
• A “make it happen” attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Mechatronics associate degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and educate compliance with safety, food safety, and security standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned conveyors, automation, robotics, and ancillary equipment.
• Troubleshoot assigned out-of-service equipment, correct issues, act as an escalation point for lower-level technicians, and escalate to leadership or vendors as needed.
• Document work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate.
• Mentor maintenance personnel and develop their knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems.
• Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events and network-wide technical issues.
• Audit maintenance personnel work and provide feedback to improve performance and quality.
• Audit vendor work and provide leadership with feedback on work quality and SLA performance.
• Write or modify preventive maintenance procedures (PMs) to standardize them across the network and improve effectiveness.
• Perform building project work as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) company match that vests immediately upon participation.
• Generous PTO and additional sick leave.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, with options at $0 monthly, effective the first day of employment.
• Up to 85% discount on HelloFresh meal plan subscriptions.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups, including groups pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company.

What This Job Offers

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