Automation Technician

Systems, LLC, an affiliate of Chamberlain Group, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of loading dock equipment—marketed under the Poweramp, DLM, and McGuire brands. With manufacturing facilities in Germantown, Wisconsin and Malvern, Arkansas, all products are designed and produced in the USA using lean manufacturing techniques. We strive to recruit the best talent in the industry and give employees opportunities for continuing education and training to help them advance in their careers.

This is a role within Systems' Operations and Supply Chain group. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Develop programming and perform calibration on automation equipment, maximizing equipment runtimes, and (ii) Support production needs, ensure completion of all equipment corrective work orders, troubleshoot and repair complex equipment failures. Requires 2 years experience in technical engineering, experience using, maintaining, and repairing robotic welding equipment and a minimum of a Technical or associate degree or equivalent experience.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop programming and perform calibration on automation equipment, maximizing equipment runtimes
• Support production needs, ensure completion of all equipment corrective work orders, troubleshoot and repair complex equipment failures
• Mentor and train operators and maintenance technicians on use of automation equipment
• Review equipment preventive maintenance best practices and recommend opportunities for improvement; implement changes as necessary
• Perform and assist in the repair and maintenance of robotic weld equipment, equipment hardware construction, perform validations, and document follow up actions
• Conduct equipment automation failure analysis, determine failure root causes, define containment and permanent actions, and follow up on implementation
• Assist in creating preventive maintenance work orders checklists to improve and maximize overall equipment usage
• Assist other technicians doing preventive maintenance on complex equipment
• Define programming methods/setups to maximize automation equipment usage
• Help maintain and maximize equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock regularly and placing purchase orders
• Utilize maintenance management system to perform work (e.g. record work history, identify parts usage) in a timely and effective manner
• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
• Protect Chamberlain Group’s and Systems’ reputation by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications (requirements necessary to perform listed duties and responsibilities)

Education/Certifications:

• Technical degree, associate degree, or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience:

• 2 years experience in technical engineering
• Experience using, maintaining, and repairing robotic welding equipment
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Proficient knowledge measurement instruments use like multimeters, programable power supplies, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, frequency counters, and signal generators.
• Proficient understanding of electrical schematics as well as mechanical drawings.
• Proficient in computers and basic software applications.
• Able to use electrical and mechanical tools, such screw drivers, wrenches, drill bits, drill taper, for hardware construction.
• Basic knowledge in analog circuitry, OPAMs, filters, transistors, FETs
  
  

Other:

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Robotic welding certification
  
  

Experience:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Other:

The pay range for this position is $60,400.00 - $97,525.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence Recruiting@Chamberlain.com.

NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.