Manufacturing Automation Specialist

3 weeks ago


Mesa, Arizona, United States Special Devices, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Automation Specialist to join our team at Special Devices, Inc. This role involves performing automated manufacturing equipment repair, troubleshooting, calibration, and preventative maintenance procedures on equipment.

The ideal candidate will have 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a high-volume, applicable industry. A technical degree or certificate is required. Working knowledge of PLC's inputs and outputs, pneumatic adjustments, common engineering testing procedures (DOE's, PFMEA's, etc.), engineering documentation and reports is necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform automated manufacturing equipment repair, troubleshooting, calibration, and preventative maintenance procedures on equipment.
  • Troubleshoot automation systems including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, vacuum, VFD, and hydraulic.
  • Use CMMS system to record and investigate maintenance history.
  • Understand and create instructions including preventive maintenance and operating procedures.
  • Monitor and correct equipment faults in real-time to ensure high production performance; troubleshoot automation systems.
  • Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance and inspection activities.
  • Replace both servo and stepper motors, diagnose motor drive systems.
  • Install and maintain equipment with circuits up to 480 volts; Install, repair, replace wiring including low voltage I/O, dedicated cable sets, and control panels; Interpret schematics for troubleshooting; Understand common industrial electrical components.

Estimated Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year, depending on experience.

About Us:

Special Devices, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of specialized equipment. We offer a dynamic work environment and competitive salary and benefits package.



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