Automation Technician - 3rd Shift

nVent Electric Inc.•San Diego, CA

28d•$26 - $49

About The Position

Working closely with Production Leadership, Machine Operators, and maintenance personnel, the Manufacturing Automation Technician plays a key role in maintaining the daily operation, troubleshooting, repair, and efficiency improvements to the manufacturing lines of cutting-edge automation and robotics equipment like this example of our most automated line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLSXV09dgZw&t=78s (YouTube video of Wall-mount Automation Overview | nVent HOFFMAN) Come join nVent as we embark on our growth 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.
Experience with Human Machine Interface (HMI), control systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Rockwell, Siemens, Omron) and control components.
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 as plumbing equipment, pneumatic or/and hydraulic lines.
Experience in validating new equipment capability, repeatability and capacity prior to introduction to the production floor.
Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve, diagnose machine and faults or minor issues including PLC or programming equipment (Allen Bradley, Siemens) and industrial robotics troubleshooting or programming

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 various stages.
Work closely with the maintenance group, beyond authoring PMI's, to collaboratively equip maintenance with the skills vital to maintain factory equipment.

Benefits

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being: Innovative & adaptable
Dedicated to absolute integrity
Focused on the customer first
Respectful and team oriented
Optimistic and energizing
Accountable for performance
Benefits to support the lives of our employees
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.
Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.