Automation Technician

The Automation Technician will be responsible for manufacturing and testing electrical and mechanical assemblies for robotic and factory automation systems. This role requires strong technical skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Build, test, and repair electrical and mechanical sub-assembly components and systems as required.
• Organize and plan assigned tasks and workflow, using verbal and written communication.
• Liaise directly with representatives of other departments to meet quality, delivery, and production goals.
• Support immediate supervisor and/or Lead person in departmental planning and coordination to meet or exceed Yaskawa Motoman's quality, delivery, and productivity standards.
• Utilize and help maintain ISO procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
• Recommend improvements in quality, on-time delivery, and productivity to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Evaluate, during the assembly process, Yaskawa Motoman standard components and special-ordered parts for fitness of use and report discrepancies using Yaskawa Motoman's Quality system.
• Responsible for the proper usage of all departmental equipment and tools.
• Responsible for usage and disposition of all materials used in production.
• Perform collateral duties as assigned, including DCR's, ECR's, Kaizen team participation, and floor stock management.
• Assist co-workers with on-the-job training.
• Promote teamwork and foster an exemplary working environment.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six months to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Appropriate job-related education, such as vocational-technical training or equivalent, is desired.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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

The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The employee may also be required to use material handling equipment to transport, rig, and move equipment.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.