Job Details
Automation Technician
Position Location: Austin, TX
Position Pay: Full-time/Direct Hire Pay Rate: $28/HR -$32/HR
Position Shifts Available:
- E - 600a-600p Sun, Mon, Tue, every other Wed
- F - 600p-600a Sun, Mon, Tue, every other Sat
- G - 600a-600p Thur, Fri, Sat, every other Wed
- H - 600p-600a Wed, Thur, Fri, every other Sat
Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Automation Engineer, the Automation Technician role supports automation engineering services activities such as hardware and software design and development (non-production)
- Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components and return to serviceability
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components
- Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment are completed on a regularly scheduled basis.
- Understanding of PLCs
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings.
- Analyzes engineering test results and implements changes to resolve problems.
- Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems.
- Records procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or method.
- Maintains software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications.
- Assists engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for all automation solutions per specifications.
- Trains other technicians and operators on products, processes, and equipment.
- Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment
- Strong awareness of safety
- Assists with customer presentations and interfaces with customers.
- Assists engineers with outside third-party automation developments
- Organizes documentation (specifications, schematics, and procedures).
Requirements:
- Typically requires an Associates degree, military training, equivalent vocational training, or equivalent experience. Typically requires 2 years of related experience.
- Demonstrates advanced technical skills which may be used to conduct on-the job training and/or lead/guide other employees. Highly skilled with ability to move between projects. Demonstrates broad knowledge of functional techniques and has input to process improvement. Applies new technologies and technological changes.
- Contributes to and improves techniques/ concepts. Assists in developing goals/targets of line or department.
- Requires little to no instruction. Requires little to no supervision
Benefits:
- Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401K+ Matching
- Potential Bonuses
- Relocation Assistance (Applicable if needed)