Field Service & Automation Technician

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Service Manager, the Field Service/ Automation Technician is responsible for programming robots and other automation equipment. Works as a member of a project team to assist with electrical and mechanical build and coordinates work with others. Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains products/equipment. Trains employees, identifies, analyzes, and repairs product failures, orders and replaces parts as needed. Determines and recommends which products or services best fit the customers’ needs. Contributes to new system concepts and customer contact. Performs site installations and start-ups, achieves an on-time completion of project within project budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Work both independently and as part of a project team.
• Comply with all quality and safety regulations.
• Must have own set of tools
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed
• Travel is required (up to 30% annually)
• Other responsibilities as assigned

ELECTRICAL

• Organize and maintain electrical schematics, shop materials, job inventory and tools to ensure that the panel shop portrays a professional image.
• Wire electrical sub-panels from schematics and customer specifications.
• Modify enclosures as required to fit components.
• Operate a variety of labeling devices and machines.
• Install cord grips, hardware, flexible and rigid conduit to interconnect enclosures.
• Understands the build process and how to make mechanical or electrical changes.
• Proficient with industry electrical code, NEC, ANSI, NFPA, and OSHA.

MECHANICAL

• Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals and plan assembly or building operations.
• Understands the build process and how to make mechanical or electrical changes.
• Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists or lifts
• Lay out drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly.
• Set up and operate metalworking machines, such drills, grinders, saws, hammer drills, etc.
• Understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics
• Measure and layout floor plans for systems using mathematics as needed
• Verify conformance of parts using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.

ROBOTIC

• Familiarity with industrial robots such as ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, Panasonic
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot programming for various robots such as ABB, Fanuc, and Kuka
• Modify existing control systems and robot software either in hours/ or in the field as needed
• Perform preventative maintenance as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree in a related field; equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 3+ years’ experience in automation systems activities
• Knowledge of common control, computer architecture, and networking