Flex Automation Technician 

United States, South Carolina, Columbia 

340558299

Columbia, SC.

Reporting to thetherole supports automation engineering services activities such as hardware and software design and development (non-production).

What a typical day looks like:

• Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components and return to serviceability
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance actions on all subsystems and related components
• Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment are completed on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Understanding of PLCs
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings.
• Analyzes engineering test results and implements changes to resolve problems.
• Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems.
• Records procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or method

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires an Associate's degree, military training, equivalent vocational training, or equivalent experience
• Typically requires 10 years of related experience
• Electronics experience preferred but not required
• Experience with SMT and PCBA is preferred but not required
• IPC and workmanship experience knowledge preferred
• Serves as an expert/consultant in technical skills with other employees.
• Demonstrates knowledge of advanced technologies as well as functional techniques and improves processes.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and customers.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and operations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Production Engineering