Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe.

Your tasks

• Provide hands-on technical support for a 95% automated manufacturing environment, ensuring maximum equipment uptime across diecasting, trim/extraction/handling, machining & assembly, heat treat, straightening and grinding cells.
• Troubleshoot and repair automation and controls issues including PLC logic faults, safety circuit faults, sensor failures, communication/network issues, servo/drive faults, HMI alarms, and robot errors.
• Diagnose and resolve ABB robot issues.
• Recovery from faults and collisions, mastering checks, calibration verification, tool/base data verification.
• Program touch-ups and minor modifications as authorized.
• I/O mapping validation, end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) integration checks, and cycle optimization support.
• Support Siemens PLC-based systems by:
• Reading/diagnosing logic and trends, validating I/O, and performing controlled changes per site change-control.
• Maintaining program backups/version control, restoring programs, and verifying commissioning parameters after repairs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial safety systems (e-stops, interlocks, gates, light curtains, scanners, safety relays/PLCs) and ensure compliance with LOTO and site safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial communication networks used in the plant (e.g., Profinet/Industrial Ethernet and related field communications), including device replacement, addressing, and communication fault resolution.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks for automation assets:
• Robot PMs (grease, harness/cable inspections, batteries, axis checks).
• Controls cabinet PMs (fans/filters, thermal checks, loose connections, contamination control).
• Sensor/vision/measurement system cleaning and verification where applicable
• Support planned downtime and changeovers.
• Assist with start-ups, line clearance, recipe/parameter verification, and validation runs after maintenance.
• Confirm interlocks, safe zones, and cycle readiness before releasing equipment to production.
  
  

Your profile

• Automation/Robotics technician supporting a highly automated HPDC diecasting operation with integrated automated machining & assembly, heat treatment, and straightening/grinding lines.
• Expert in rapid troubleshooting and recovery of Siemens PLC-controlled equipment and ABB robot cells, including safety circuits, I/O, drives/servos, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Proven ability to drive uptime and reliability through structured diagnostics, PM optimization, disciplined change control, and strong documentation.
• Collaborative, safety-first problem solver who partners with Production, Quality, and Engineering to execute RCA, reduce recurring faults, and improve cycle stability.
  
  

Benefits

Clear vision and purpose

"We are a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value" is our vision and this is what guides us. Our purpose "becoming better every day - since 1802" is what inspires us in our daily work.

Sustainability and innovation focus

We have high sustainability and innovation goals. Let's work towards a sustainable future together.

Excellent learning tools

At GF we provide development opportunities for everyone. We offer global learning tools as well as trainings and specialized courses.

Great career opportunities

GF as a global acting company provides many opportunities regarding career growth. We also offer a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep@GF) to boost your career.

Your contact

Lesa Crawford

People Attraction Expert

lesa.crawford@georgfischer.com

430 Valencia Way

30906 Augusta

United States

Your work route

United States, Augusta

Who We Are

GF Casting Solutions is one of the leading solution providers of lightweight components in the mobility and energy industry. As a future-oriented company, we act as a driving force for innovations in the foundry and additive manufacturing world and want to take the lead in shaping the development of sustainable mobility., , BASIC