Automation Technician
job description
Position Overview:
The Automation Technician provides technical support for automated material handling equipment in warehouses and distribution centers, using complex troubleshooting and problem solving with an array of technical tools.
Essential Functions:
- Troubleshoot automated material handling equipment using ladder and list based PLC programs.
- Troubleshoot and repair interface between Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) and Material Flow System (MFS).
- Program, troubleshoot and repair or replace sensors, scanners, visualization systems, motors, frequency inverters and encoders.
- Assist in identifying root cause of faults and production errors.
- Work with Onsite staff and software developers to ensure maximum system uptime.
- Analyzes system daily operation reports to track and identify opportunities for continued improvement.
- Work directly with customer resident maintenance team to increase system knowledge, resolve issues and prevent issues from recurring.
- Updates help-desk ticketing system to track, monitor and resolve issues.
- Creates documentation and training materials for system users and system service &
maintenance.
- Participates in customer and internal meetings.
- Work as part of an international team to ensure maximum system uptime and performance.
- Occasionally performs extended hours, weekend and holiday work in support of customer service and change requests.
Qualification Requirements:
- 4-year degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience in similar work.
- 1+ year of experience with PLC, .Net, CNC programming or Siemens S7 PLC.
- Knowledge of controlled drive engineering, CNC, or multi-axis positioning.
- Familiarity with automation technology, e.G. conveyors, automated cranes, packaging technology.
- Knowledge of bus systems, e.G. Ethernet, ASI, Profibus
- Willingness and ability to work off shifts and weekends based on our customers’ business needs.
- Experience with AUTOCAD or E-Plan is a plus.
- Ability to communicate fluently in English and French an asset