Job Details

Summary 

The Dedicated Automation Technician is responsible for the reliability, sustainment, and performance of automated manufacturing systems. This shift-based role executes precision preventive maintenance, responds rapidly to downtime, identifies early signs of equipment failure, and restores automated cells safely and efficiently. The technician supports continuous improvement by documenting maintenance activity and recurring failure modes, communicating chronic issues to Automation Engineering, and strengthening operators’ basic troubleshooting capability. 

Responsibilities 

· Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on robots, PLCs, conveyors, vision systems, servo systems, pneumatics, electrical devices, and related automation components in accordance with standardized procedures. 

· Serve as the first responder for automation failures; diagnose electrical, mechanical, controls, robotic, network, and process-related faults and restore equipment safely with minimal production impact. 

· Monitor equipment condition and identify wear, abnormal noise, degraded performance, and other early failure indicators before breakdowns occur. 

· Complete equipment inspections, adjustments, component replacements, backups, calibrations, and functional checks within the technician’s authorized scope. 

· Record work performed, parts used, downtime, corrective actions, and failure modes in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). 

· Escalate complex or recurring issues to Automation Engineering or the Automation Specialist with clear diagnostic evidence and recommended follow-up actions. 

· Support root-cause analysis and reliability improvement activities by identifying repeat failures and providing accurate maintenance history. 

· Train and coach production operators on safe, basic automation troubleshooting and proper escalation practices. 

· Follow all applicable safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, electrical safety, robot safety, and emergency-stop validation. 

Performance Expectations 

· Complete 100% of assigned preventive maintenance tasks on time. 

· Respond promptly to downtime events, with a target initial response of less than 15 minutes. 

· Reduce mean time to repair and improve equipment recovery time. 

· Minimize repeat failures by identifying chronic issues and supporting permanent corrective actions. 

· Maintain accurate, timely maintenance records and communicate emerging reliability risks clearly. 

Qualifications 

Education and Experience 

· High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, automation, mechatronics, electrical technology, or a related field preferred. 

· Three or more years of industrial maintenance experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment. 

· Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, structured troubleshooting ability, and capacity to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs. 

Software and Documentation 

· Working proficiency with a CMMS such as SAP PM, Maximo, or an equivalent system. 

· Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook for data logging, communication, and work-order support. 

· Ability to use tablets, smartphones, and approved mobile or augmented-reality tools for maintenance documentation and troubleshooting. 

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