R&D Engineering Technician - Automation

Qualifications:

Associates Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Minimum 5 yearsâ experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Proven Preventative Maintenance (PM) experience with industrial robotics, machinery, and automated equipment.

Experience in set-up and troubleshooting of electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical systems and equipment, including:

Robotics and vision systems with PLC programming.

Pneumatic and electrical actuators and systems.

Laser cutting and welding processes and techniques.

Small precision machined components.

Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for mechanical and electrical issues within automated systems.

Familiarity with continuous improvement initiatives and their implementation in manufacturing settings.

Ability to create tools and fixtures, as well as document PM instructions for standardized maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime, ensuring continuous production flow.

Assist with the integration, testing, and deployment of new automated systems into the production environment.

Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with equipment and automated systems, utilizing both mechanical and electronic expertise.

Perform maintenance and repair on a variety of machines and automated equipment, ensuring optimal performance.

Set up precision tooling, robotic and automated systems, and vision systems, ensuring all systems are properly calibrated and functioning.

Develop and maintain comprehensive Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules to ensure regular servicing and minimal disruptions.

Create detailed Preventive Maintenance work instructions, including step-by-step procedures for routine maintenance tasks.

Design and fabricate tools or fixtures needed for maintenance and production processes.

Develop new tools and fixtures to improve machine capabilities, uptime, yield, and process time, enhancing overall system performance.

Troubleshoot and repair electromechanical issues, including robotic systems, vision systems, pneumatic actuators, and electrical components.

Contribute to the continuous improvement process by identifying areas of potential efficiency improvements in automated systems.