Job description

Automation Technician

Buffalo Grove, IL

Fulltime

Job description:

Automation Engineer 3 (6pm – 6am shift)

General Purpose:

Supports automation engineering services activities including high speed assembly equipment and manufacturing systems

Principle Accountabilities:

• Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components and return to serviceability
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components
• Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment are completed on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings.
• Analyzes engineering test results and implements changes to resolve problems.
• Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems.
• Records procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or method.
• Maintains software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications.
• Assists engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for all automation solutions per specifications.
• Trains other technicians and operators on products, processes and equipment.
• Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment
• Strong awareness of safety

SPECIALIZED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES may be required for certain positions. These could include one or more of the following duties:

• Assists with customer presentations and interfaces with customers.
• Assists engineers with outside third-party automation developments
• Organizes documentation (specifications, schematics, and procedures).

Education / Experience

Typically requires an Associates degree, military training, equivalent vocational training, or equivalent experience. Typically requires 6-10 years of related experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Serves as an expert/consultant in technical skills with other employees. Demonstrates knowledge of advanced technologies as well as functional techniques and improves processes.

Can perform complex/major adjustments to equipment with no supervision

Applies new technologies and technological changes. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and customers.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and operations including statistical methods. Ability to use Root Cause Analysis to solve problems

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

N/A

Scope / Impact

High impact, able to perform in all aspects of a specific work area. May also be able to perform in other work areas

Decision Making / Discretion

Works independently. Decisions may affect department/ function.

Supervision / Leadership

May direct other employees; or perform as a working supervisor with large scope of responsibility.

May mentor, coach and lead other employees

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, work that requires repetitive motion, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle small components, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Region/Country Specific Details: (Details relevant to posting location – ex. FLSA Status Exempt/Non-Exempt in US)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Buffalo Grove, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Also with a 12hrs Shift

candidates will get paid OT rate (1.5times) for hours that they will clock in after 40hrs/week
for eg, week one they will work for 3 days = 36 hrs but week two they will work for 4days = 48hrs ( so the extra 8 hrs will be OT hrs for which they will get paid 1.5times). - your are confirmable- _____(Yes / No)

Experience:

• Automation Technician (Required)
• Manufacturing (Preferred)
• Electrical wiring (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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