Automation Technician

Phillips Medisize LLC is seeking qualified applicants for an Automation Technician role to support the injection molding operations at our Clinton, MA facility. Phillips Medis ize is a m edical d evice manufacturer which uses varied automation and assembly equipment within the production process.

External candidates are eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus paid out after 90 days of employment.

Our Team

This position will be part of an inn ovative work team that report s to Engineering . This position will work closely with our operations and maintenance team s in executing PMs , repairs , and improvements. The role of Automation Technician plays a key role alongside engineering in all NPI and sustaining automation related projects.

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot and maintain custom automation cells a nd multi-axis robots
• Improve equipment efficiency and yield through continuous improvement techniques
• Aid with installation and set-up of production automation equipment
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance of all applicable automation and assembly equipment
• Diagnose malfunctions through use of proper test equipment and root cause investigat ion
• Proper documentation for repairs, PMs, and spare component reconciliation via work order completion in applicable ERP system ( SAP )
• Track the performance of applicable production equipment and assist communication following the site escalation process
• Provide technical ability and training for the production staff . Utilizing sustaining investigat ions when problems occur in production and helping find root cause and start corrective action s alongside all staff members
• Work colla boratively with internal and external resources to engage other platform leaders

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 3 years or more experience in electromechanical troubleshooting
• 2 years or more experience in industrial automation
• Experience in operations and equipment maintenance in an industrial environment
• Experience creating and reading technical documents (electrical prints , design prints , work instructions )

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in extrusion enclosure fabrication and construction
• Continuous improvement and process facilitation
• PLC monitoring and programming experience
• Experience programing part removal robots (Wittmann, Arburg, Yushin)
• Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, CAD, or similar drawing packages
• Experience in applying root cause analysis techniques
• Willingness to assist with off-shifts and support weekend activities

This role is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship or VISA transfer.

For this role, we anticipate paying $25.00 - $36.00 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).