Senior Automation Maintenance Technician

EssilorLuxottica•Smithfield, RI

About The Position

The Senior Automation Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, upgrades, and commissions automated distribution equipment, including conveyors, sortation systems, fixtures, machinery, and robotic equipment. The role diagnoses faults across mechanical, electrical, and computer/controls systems, restores equipment, validates repairs, and works with Engineers, Tech Support, and Automation teams to improve equipment performance and prevent recurring problems. The technician performs preventative maintenance and documents work in the SAP Plant Maintenance Module, uses computer interfaces and custom software to troubleshoot equipment, and interprets mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and service manuals. The position also supports applications development as needed and is responsible for maintaining safe, orderly work areas, handling replaced parts appropriately, and reporting and following up on safety concerns. FGX International is a global creator and marketer of non-prescription readers and sunglasses and is part of EssilorLuxottica, which has more than 200,000 employees. Compensation for this existing opening depends on factors including location, experience, qualifications, skills, and applicable local minimum wage. The role may be eligible for a bonus and/or commission plan and a comprehensive rewards package that can include healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and employee discounts.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or technical certification in electrical repair/maintenance.
At least 3 years maintaining and troubleshooting automated equipment in manufacturing.
Analytical problem-solving ability and familiarity with controls software.
Hands-on knowledge of DC, AC, and stepper motors; PLCs; digital I/O; and proximity, ultrasonic, and photoelectric sensors.
Experience with 120–220 VAC and three-phase 480 VAC.
VFD, PLC, and HMI troubleshooting skills.
Working knowledge of robotics, HMI, and PLC systems, and Microsoft Office.
Strong field problem-solving skills, a collaborative, can-do mindset, and clear written reporting.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English.
Exposure to robotics simulators.
Experience with ABB, Denso, and Fanuc robots.
Vision system experience.
SAP or other CMMS experience.
Familiarity with CNC machinery.

Responsibilities

Partner with Engineers and Tech Support to tune, upgrade, and enhance automated distribution equipment.
Diagnose and resolve issues across mechanical, electrical, and computer/controls systems, and implement fixes to prevent recurrence.
Repair or replace components such as sensors and wiring, then validate equipment performance.
Assemble and commission fixtures, machinery, and robotic equipment.
Support applications development as needed.
Service equipment, record changes, and share feedback with Tech Support and Automation teams.
Serve as a robotics systems expert, repairing or replacing mechanical, electrical, and electronic subsystems.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and document work thoroughly in SAP PM.
Restore equipment rapidly through in-depth troubleshooting of faulted systems, subsystems, and components.
Use computer interfaces and custom software to troubleshoot equipment behavior.
Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and service manuals.
Maintain orderly, safe work areas and remove and properly handle replaced parts after repairs.
Report and follow up on safety concerns.