Engineering Technician - Automation

Job Summary

In this newly added role, the Engineering Technician – Automation is responsible for supporting Automation Engineering in the development, build, installation of manufacturing equipment and tooling with an emphasis on mechatronics.

Job Description

•    Takes a lead role in installing both single pieces of equipment and whole manufacturing lines. To include:
-    Works with equipment and line lay out drawings.
-    Conducts mechanical assembly, drilling and tapping, and alignment
-    Installs and integrates control items such as sensor and scanners.
-    Installs and automation systems, PLCs and required electrical enclosures. 
•    Ensure and provide that the system installation is following the given schematics, electrical and process pipe line diagrams.
•    Provides trouble shooting during startup of equipment
•    Provides trouble shooting for PLC, I/O, sensor, industrial camera, scanner, motion controller connections. 
•    Provides mechanical assembly on any in house design and build automation work cells.
•    Assembly of machine building aluminum extrusion profile systems (T-Slots or Sigma Profiles)
•    Participates in continuous improvement projects to enhance product performance and reliability.
•    Follows safety protocols and ensure compliance with industry standards.
•    Proactively assist mechanical, pneumatic and electrical repairs during automation systems installation, startup and during system improvement projects.
•    Support engineering with mechanical, electrical or software updates to maintain system precision and minimize scrap rates.
•    Maintains and updates wiring diagrams, PLC logic records, project documentation and other automation system documentation, including configuration files.
•    Keep track of recurring issues and gather data using diagnostic and monitoring tools.
•    Work closely with engineering to implement design improvements and share supportive information.
•    Provide training for maintenance technicians and machine operators. 
•    Educate shop-floor teams on automation equipment installed, and trains them for operational safety.
•    Verify that the automation systems are producing in quality tolerances and quality standards.

Education / Qualifications

•    Associates degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or Technology related field combined with +2 years hands on experience.
•    Technical high School graduate with emphasis on Robotics and Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Technologies or related field , +3 years of experience in a high volume manufacturing environment with exposure to automated equipment 
•    Experience working with mechanical assembly equipment and automated equipment.
•    Experience working with electrical measurement, testing tools like multi-meter.  Will train on higher level electronics.
•    Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
•    Excellent communication and teamwork skills with strong attention to detail.
•    Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
•    Ability to use CAD drawing programs (i.e. SolidWorks) at viewing and modification level is required. Experience for detailed and efficient, parts and assembly drawing in SolidWorks is a plus. 
•    Experience in PLC & HMI installation, configuration is a plus.
•    Experience in barcode readers, smart cameras is a plus (i.e. Cognex, Keyence, Sick etc.)

 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Vicor is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability

Compensation Data

Salary Range:

$58,000 - $75,000

Please note: This range is based on our current market driven pay structures. Individual salaries are determined based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to, a candidates overall qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience as well as company internal equity.