Industrial Automation & Robotics Technician

Pittsburgh Glass Works • Crestline, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Automation & Robotics Technician will work to develop and improve machine and process concepts along with Manufacturing / Production Engineering peers.  He/She will debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time, improve availability and yield to support a value-added production facility.  Candidate will create and support a robust system and optimize layout of electrical/pneumatic schematics.  He/She will program and trouble shoot all controls components including PLC, safety devices and robots from power-on to debug with ongoing support.

Requirements

• A basic understanding of the general principles of automation, automated equipment and robotics plus knowledge of the use of this equipment as it applies to line operation.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in automation controls or similar work with high volume automation and/or electro-mechanical production systems.
• Associate’s degree in electrical engineering, controls and computer systems, mechatronics engineering, automation engineering or equivalent degree is preferred, but equivalent experience may be substituted and considered.
• Two (2) years of previous maintenance technician, industrial electrician or related experience required; five (5) years of experience preferred.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with operators, peers, management and vendors.
• Ability to trouble-shoot, analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to work independently and support projects to established timelines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process control requirements, layout complexity, cost, quality and lead time limits.
• Layout new industrial electrical control panels and create electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics.
• Architect, write and debug PLC ladder logic with and emphasis on generating code that is organized structured, documented, maintainable and reusable.
• Implement control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, conveyors and other high volume manufacturing equipment.
• Introduce automated processes into production and train Maintenance and Production Teams to support after deployment into production.
• Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time, improve availability and yield.
• Working closely with a team of technicians, engineers and mechanics to design, implement, maintain and improve our state-of-the-art processes and serve our customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees