Manufacturing Engineering - Automation Technician - 1st Shift

American Orthodontics • Sheboygan, WI

66d

About The Position

The position involves integrating robotics, vision systems, part feeders, and PLCs into automated production cells. The candidate will be responsible for laying out and building electrical panels and equipment in an organized manner. Continuous improvement activities on existing automated manufacturing equipment are expected, including upgrading controls, rewiring or replacing control panels, and integrating new equipment. The role requires collaboration with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues on the manufacturing floor. Additionally, the candidate will create new electrical schematics and update existing ones as necessary. Implementing safety improvements to machines, such as light curtains, interlocked guards, and ergonomic operator interface buttons, is also a key responsibility. The candidate will provide input on the development of functional specifications for new equipment builds and partner with manufacturing engineers and equipment vendors to ensure best practices are followed. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to achieve business objectives.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Minimum Associates degree in electronics, electromechanical or controls related field
• 3 years of experience in manufacturing
• High level of proficiency with troubleshooting and programming of PLCs
• High level of proficiency with implementation and programming of HMIs, motion control drives, vision systems, and Robotics
• High level of proficiency with PC Based systems including networking systems
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

Responsibilities

• Integrate robotics, vision systems, part feeders, PLCs into automated production cells
• Layout and build electrical panels/equipment in an orderly manner
• Drive continuous improvement on existing automated manufacturing equipment
• Partner with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and correct equipment issues
• Create new electrical schematics and update existing ones
• Implement safety improvements to machines
• Provide input on functional specifications for new equipment builds
• Partner with manufacturing engineers and equipment vendors on best practices
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested

Benefits

• Paid vacation and 11 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• HSA and FSA accounts
• 401k with company matching and profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees