Automation Technician

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Automation Technician role supports automation engineering services activities such as hardware and software design and development (non-production).

Schedule: Second Shift of 02:30PM through 01:00AM, Monday through Thursday (15% Differential.)

What a typical day looks like:

• Analyze reject, downtime, vision data and operator input to actively identify causes of yield/productivity loss
  
• Perform complex/precise mechanical adjustments and troubleshoot precision mechanisms/devices to maintain optimal line performance
  
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair complex systems, including precision mechanical cam driven motions, rotary & linear servos, pneumatic actuators and a wide variety of sensors/measuring devices
  
• Respond to machine alarms as they occur, identify the root cause, correct as needed
  
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and vacuum systems and return to serviceability
  
• Repair and maintain electrical controls on molding, assembly and packaging machines
  
• Repair pick and place tooling, mechanical systems, and controls, calibrate and adjust pick/place points
  
• Read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics, mechanical drawings and flow charts
  
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components
  
• Rebuild and repair critical devices and components
  
• Assist automation team in validation and Measurement System Analysis of automated systems
  
• Assists with customer presentations and interfaces with customers
  
• Records procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or method
  
• Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components
  
• Maintains software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications
  

• The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
  
• Strong experience in preventive maintenance
  
• Minimum 2-year experience working in manufacturing operations as an automation technician/ field service technician/ Equipment maintenance technician or related experience
  
• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated understanding of mechanical systems/devices.
  
• Working knowledge of electrical and control systems/devices
  
• Understanding of PLCs, I/O and logic
  
• Understanding of automated manufacturing principles and techniques
  
• Strong awareness of safety
  
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics, mechanical drawings and flow charts
  
• Ability to monitor the process and show an awareness of issues and demonstrate corrective actions to address those issues
  
• Ability to effectively communicate and interface with customers, management, peers, and direct reports
  
• The preferred experience we are looking for:
  
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing of medical device, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, automotive, or electronics applications
  
• Knowledge of electrical and control systems
  

Flex International is a leading sketch-to-scale™ solutions company that designs and builds intelligent products for a connected world.

Manufacturing Services , Tooling Design and Plastic Injection Molding