Job Summary

This is a full-time role located in Bay City, MI, for an Automation Technician. The Automation Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving automation issues, performing preventive maintenance tasks, and ensuring automation systems operate according to specifications. Travel to customer sites is required.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and fluid circuitry
• Program and troubleshoot Rockwell PLC systems
• Participate in machine setup, testing, and debugging according to project specifications and test plans
• Conduct startup service, repairs, and training at customer sites
• Document service activities, write clear and timely service reports, and communicate field changes to Engineering
• Collaborate with engineers and other technicians during system development and implementation
• Inspect machines for structural integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety standards
• Assist in training and development of less-experienced team members
• Travel independently to customer job sites as required

Essential Qualifications

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and programming PLC-controlled automation systems
• Experience with Rockwell PLC platform required
• Basic knowledge of automation with electromechanical devices
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and fluid power drawings and schematics
• Fundamental understanding of electrical and fluid power principles
• Basic welding knowledge and ability to apply as needed
• Familiarity with electrical tools
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills to work with colleagues, customers, and vendors
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer job sites
• Ability to pass the Technician I test
• Proficiency with basic computer skills; ability to learn and adapt to applicable software

JOB SUMMARY:

Coordinates the mechanical design efforts for possibly several Designers and outside sources, while working closely with customers, vendors, and other departments to ensure adherence to customer and RWC standards, specifications and schedule.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates and/or designs to obtain the most effective and mechanically sound design possible, in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Coordinates all outside designs to obtain the most cost effective and mechanically sound design possible, in accordance with contractual requirements. This effort must also be reviewed and approved in conjunction with the Chief Engineer.
• Works closely with the job controller/project manager in documenting, organizing and transferring information from a customer, vendor, etc...To all personnel involved with the assigned project.
• Reviews individual designs with Chief Engineer, responsible designer and customers.
• Utilizes personal and technical skills to guide and assist designers and layout drafters with problems related to assigned tasks.
• Monitors designers, layout drafters, and detailers to assure maximum productivity is obtained to meet schedule and assigned hours.
• Assists the mechanical engineering manager in establishing and updating the engineering planning system for assigned projects on a weekly basis.
• Fills out & completes all the required paperwork, engineering bid pac, engineering status sheet, preferred components, design criteria, etc..
• Assists manufacturing by supplying information before and during assembly and test to ensure maximum shop efficiency.
• Coordinates the transfer of information to electrical engineer and fluid power engineer on a timely basis, so as to not cause a delay in the project schedule.
• Responsible for maintaining and control of customer part prints.
• Responsible for the documentation of notes required during the weekly design reviews.
• Responsible for making sure all appropriate information is filed in the EMTN (Engineering, Manufacturing Technical Notebook).
• Responsible for identifying and documenting any engineering P.S.C.R.F.’s
• Responsible for RFM dates, design dates, schedules and assigned hours.
• Responsible for design reviews and approvals with chief engineer prior to RFM.
• Responsible to follow the “Mechanical Design Process” gates flow chart.
• Schedules M.E. weekly design reviews with the appropriate people.
• Responsible for completeness and accuracy of all product calculations and servo sizing and component sizing.
• Assists in the J.C./P.M. in scheduling design reviews.
• Assists the J.C./P.M. in scheduling customer design reviews and approvals.
• Assists the J.C./P.M. in scheduling manufacturing pre-build reviews.
• Travel to customer facility to attend project meeting, design review, or as needed.
• Responsible for understanding proposal, RFSO’s and design criteria to ensure designs meet contractual requirements.
• Responsible to follow all RWC corporate and engineering ISO-9001 procedures.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and/or ten (10) years of experience in the Mechanical Engineering field.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong analytical skills necessary to resolve problems that arise during the design and assembly of equipment.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and the ability to adapt to all applicable software.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively interact with all management levels, customers, vendors and other employees.
• Organizational skills required to work on several complex projects simultaneously in order to meet the project requirements.
• Must be able to work in a teamwork environment.
• Ten (10) years experience with SolidWorks 3D and AutoCAD and other associated software.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal drafting room environment with little or no discomfort due to dust, noise, temperature, etc.
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing process with slightly higher noise levels.
• Occasional domestic and international travel, including air and ground travel.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Report to Manager of Engineering

DESCRIPTION: Independently leads completion of the mechanical assembly of machines per RWC's and customer’s specifications including final set-up. Communicates with Customers, Engineers, Program Managers, and others during the course of the project. Coordinates and directs the work of others while acting in a leadership role. Operates all machinery associated with mechanically building and piping of equipment. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must possess and practice knowledge of basic computer skills and the ability to adapt to all application software that is required for the Company’s operations in the machine build assembly process. 
• Must possess knowledge and ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical and fluid power drawings pertaining to the job. 
• Must have proven leadership skills. 
• Must be able to travel independently to and from customer’s job sites to meet the customer’s requirements. 

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