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Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security
At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000 employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
As an Automation Technician, you will be a key part of our business in Assembly. Reporting to the Assembly Engineering Leader, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining automated production systems and equipment. In this role, you will have the opportunity to impact the exit devices used in your everyday life. Previous experience in operations and automation is preferred, however, don’t let this deter you from applying, as we will support you in your training and development!
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, are looking for an immediate opportunity to join a dynamic team that offers both stability and great benefits, this is the role for you – apply today!
What You Will Do:
- Ensure automated cells are up and running. Act as stopgap on 2nd shift for all production interruptions related to robotics, automated assembly, conveyance, and machine vision/cameras.
- Perform rapid in‑line troubleshooting to identify and isolate mechanical, electrical, software, or vision issues and implement corrective actions.
- Collect and document shift‑level incident data and root cause analysis to share with other team members and technicians across shifts.
- Escalate complex issues to cross-functional teams with clear, concise, technical communication including shift handovers to share next steps.
- Perform standard work tasks and TPM to support robots, cameras, and automated assembly operations.
- Assist and support in changeover, setup, and validation activities for product variants.
- Support robotic cell raw material loading and finished good unloading as needed to meet production targets.
- Support problem solving and implementation of process improvements to sustain multi-vendor robot operations across Assembly.
- Work collaboratively with production operators, maintenance, controls, toolroom, IT, and engineering to minimize downtime needed for on‑time delivery and to ensure safety.
- Participate in training by robot vendor and camera solutions to build competency needed for new automation sustainment.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Preferred associates degree in automation or robotic technology, mechatronics, mechanical engineering technology, computer engineering technology, or similar. If not, willingness to obtain certificate within 12 months.
- Experience with industry standard robots - Universal Robot, Yamaha Robotics Group, Yaskawa Motoman, or equivalent. Experience with Cognex or Keyence machine/vision camera system or 3D profilers, PLCs, HMIs, and MES or ability to learn.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and OneNote).
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and quality requirements in a low-volume, high-mix environment. Operations, manufacturing, or warehousing experience preferred.
- Reliable attendance and ability to work 2nd shift schedule (typical hours e.g., 4:00 PM–2:30 AM Monday through Thursday; specific schedule to be provided).
- Must be able to respond to high‑pressure situations calmly and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to write clear incident reports and communicate technical information to non‑technical operators.
Desired Skills and Attributes:
- Exposure or training with one or more robot types: multi-axis robot arms, cobots, 3-axis cartesian robots, 4-axis SCARA robots, and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) a plus.
- Technical experience in a manufacturing or production environment including internships and coursework.
- Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
- Basic electrical understanding (reading wiring diagrams; using multimeter).
- Experience with pick-to-light, laser etchers, barcode scanners, machine vision, or quality testers is plus.
- Good problem‑solving skills with methodical approach to root‑cause analysis.
- Experience with MES, SCADA, or data collection systems is an advantage.
- Comfortable working independently as the technical contact on shift and collaborating with engineering, maintenance, controls, and IT when needed.
- Willingness to learn new systems, attend training, and obtain required safety certifications.
Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:
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You are seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
- You value personal well-being and balance, because we do too!
- You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
- You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
What You’ll Get from Us:
- A commitment to your health and well-being through our comprehensive and affordable medical, prescription and dental insurance plans – starting on your first day
- 10 Paid Holidays, including Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Day Paid Vacation AND sick time, because your life isn't all about work!
- An investment in your future through our 401K program with automatic company contributions and 6% company match with no vesting period
- An opportunity to further your education and meet your professional goals through our Tuition Assistance Program
- Short Term Disability Coverage in the event you may need it
- Competitive starting pay – because you deserve to feel appreciated and rewarded for your contributions
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Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
Apply Today!
Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!
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Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please
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