Automation Technician

Job Summary

Flex-N-Gate Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Automation Technician to join our team. As an Automation Technician, you will be responsible for developing, editing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated actuators, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and motion-controlled programs on manufacturing equipment and machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, program, and troubleshoot Industrial Electrical Equipment, PLCs, AC/DC Variable Speed Drives, and Human Machine Interfaces.
• Have a thorough understanding of electrical characteristics, including single phase, 3 phase, 110v, 220v, 440, 12.5kv, and d.c. voltage.
• Program robot paths and operating parameters for new products and continuous improvement of existing programs.

• Program inputs/outputs of robots
• Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers, or other equipment.
• Initiate robot application enhancements with regard to part quality and safety.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and debug robotics programs.
• Maintain support and programming of robots
• Support Electrical controls engineers in development and documentation of electrical elementary diagrams and wiring diagrams for existing and new control systems.
• Be able to work with various PC programs and operating systems.
• Document field changes to electrical schematic and wiring diagrams.

• Troubleshoot software and hardware issues
• Load software packages
• Project documentation
• Installation and support of Vision Systems
• Support system upgrades
• Read, interpret, and apply lessons learned from electrical schematic drawings, professional journals, equipment manuals, and government regulations.
• Installation and support of Vision Systems.
• Support maintenance personnel in 'real-time' trouble shooting techniques. This includes basic electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic functions of the robot and connections.
• Develop, organize, and improve spare parts inventories.
• Provide technical support for the production floor on a daily basis to meet production efficiency goals.
• Initiate and participate in continuous improvement, including cycle time reductions, and root cause analysis.
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
• Install, calibrate, operate, or maintain robots.

Requirements

• Automation experience is preferred.
• Work experience with CADKey and PLC programming.
• Proven experience with Robotic troubleshooting and programming.
• Work experience with pneumatic/hydraulic controls, sensors, and electrical hardware, and control wiring circuitry.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Able to apply right mathematical methods and formulas to problem solving.
• Able to create alternative solutions to problems.
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning.
• Competency with Allen Bradley PLC programming hardware and software.
• Competency with Allen Bradley Operator Interface hardware and software (primarily Panel View series).
• Familiar with Fanuc, Nachi, Motoman, and ABB Robots.
• Ability to specify, assist with installation, debug, and start-up of electrical control and power system equipment.
• PLC programming skills necessary to make a machine function properly and safely. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.