Automation Technician

Lincolnshire, IL, United Statesfull time

On Site

$52k–$73k

H1B: no

BoschGroup Automation Technician at BoschGroup troubleshoots and maintains automated systems including robotics and PLCs. Performs equipment start-ups, shutdowns, modifications, and provides technical support to improve operations.

Responsibilities

Detect and assess problems: resolve; debug; troubleshoot; to provide solutions to automated systems, robotic malfunctions, and reliability issues
Work independently with little to no direction to determine and implement corrective actions on equipment and processes
Ensure proper safety procedures are always in use and utilized / followed
Perform equipment start-ups and shutdowns, modifications, and upgrades on all automation systems
Respond in a timely manner to all issues to ensure productivity and efficiency of automated systems
Provide technical support to improve equipment operations and performance
Maintain all production equipment in good, clean, and functioning condition
Apply appropriate preventative maintenance (PM) methods in planned and unplanned maintenance requests
Understand and analyze interactions between all components and systems: mechanical, servo, robotic, electrical, etc.
Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly fashion
Understand the operation and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLC), as well as servo drives, vision systems, laser marking systems, etc.
Assist in implementation of new equipment and sub-assembly systems

Qualification

Allen Bradley Studio 5000 (preferred)Basic robotic knowledgeStrong attention to detailOther responsibilities as assignedAllen Bradley Studio 5000EPSON robotic programmingExperience with CREO Parametric

Required

Minimum three years’ experience working with automated systems, mechanical, electrical and/or robotic technical maintenance
Basic PLC understanding and troubleshooting
Allen Bradley Studio 5000 (preferred), or equivalent ladder logic programming
Basic robotic knowledge, understanding of functions, and programming; EPSON (preferred), FANUC, UR or similar
Experience with 3D and 2D modeling systems; CREO Parametric (preferred), Solidworks, AutoCAD Inventor, AutoCAD
Ability to communicate with Manufacturing management, engineers, and technicians
Demonstrated technical aptitude and a strong desire for continuous improvement
Strong attention to detail
Other responsibilities as assigned
Lift and move up to 40 pounds without assistance
Must have sharp hearing and ability to discern tones at various levels
Work time is spent in a manufacturing environment where temperatures are often warm or cool, depending upon the season, and noise level can be moderate to high