Title:  Automation Technician III, Manufacturing

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED and technical certificate.
• 6+ years’ experience in automated assembly including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and shifts

Preferred:

• Experience with SAP or other similar electronic systems

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot industrial controls (PLC, servo drive, HMI), pneumatics, and robotics
• Ability to troubleshoot vision systems
• Advanced ability to apply judgment to perform more difficult work where only general methods are available
• Ability to read and understand electrical and pneumatic drawings and schematics

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, such as printer, telephone, etc. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures equipment is set up and operates in a safe manner
• Ensures that equipment is maintained in line with cGMP and 5S standards
• Complies with all PPE requirements and coaches and supports all employees’ adherence
• Communicate and coordinate production/automation issues with next shift automation
• Responsible for communicating daily assembly issues to direct Supervisor  
• Escalates and documents any malfunctions or abnormalities per company guidelines
• Postproduction to enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and update logs as required
• Provides input to engineering staff on areas for machine improvements
• Communicates technical information to Automation Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, Manufacturing Engineers, and Quality Team
• Performs a variety of diagnostic troubleshooting activities on assembly automation equipment
• Makes mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic repairs to assembly automation equipment
• Performs equipment failure analysis, repairs, and scheduled preventative maintenance on robotic and automated equipment
• Utilize industrial controls software to troubleshoot automation equipment
• Sets up assembly lines and assists in operating production runs
• Assists in installing new automated equipment and in moving equipment to new locations
• Keeps accurate and compliant reports of all activities performed on each piece of equipment
• Provides occasional coverage and perform the duties of a Manufacturing Assembly Technician
• Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position
• Maintains spare parts inventory
• Participates in Shift-to-shift hand-off and review of production performance utilizing dashboard(s)
• Enhances team efficiency by training and directing the training of less experienced personnel as designated by his/her direct Supervisor.
• Ensures that documentation practices are in compliance with cGMP requirements