Automation Engineering Technician
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Automation Engineering Technician

Prescott Metal

Location: Biddeford,ME, USA

Date: 2024-11-09T20:35:56Z

Job Description:
Eligible for $1,500 signing bonus. Automation Engineering Technicians required to do infrequent travel.Machine design and assembly (Primary)
  • Documentation of engineering changes.
  • Generate and maintain machine Bill of Materials (BOM's).
  • Setup and start automation machinery in production and troubleshoot and debug.
  • Manage and work with mechanical components, bearings, pneumatic systems.
  • Use and direct automation staff on electrical sensors, PLC's, motor drives, vision systems.
  • Maintain accurate BOM and design changes for all jobs.
  • Work closely with engineers to develop new automation systems.
  • Manage assigned projects through completion and provide management progress reports as needed.
  • Analyze and record test results and prepare written testing documentation.
  • Test performance of electro-mechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as multimeters and electronic controls testing equipment.
  • Prioritizing tasks based on production and service needs.
  • Miscellaneous duties as assigned to aid Prescott Metal/EAM to achieve its goals.
Installation and Service
  • Assist with service and technical phone support when needed.
  • Manage machine setup and run up through customer approval process.
  • Assist or supervise automation setup, startup, and debug at customer facility (travel bonus included).
  • Occasional travel required to help install and train customers on how to use the machine.
Engineering support (Secondary)
  • Mechanical assembly design and/or electrical assembly design, using AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS.
  • Generate mechanical and electrical blueprints and drawings.
  • Assist Engineering department in design, concept, quoting, and customer relations.
  • Drafting mechanical components for manufacturing.
  • Create assembly drawings.
  • Writing machine operation and service manuals and bulletins.
Minimum Qualifications/Technical Knowledge Required:
  • Bachelor's or associate degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Use of Computer Aided Design software (AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Inventor)
  • Strong electrical wiring and crimping skills, small to large wire gauge and cable assemblies.
  • Strong knowledge and experience operating power tools and hand tools.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical fabrication drawings, including tolerances.
  • Ability to read and interpret production job orders and bills of materials.
  • Experience with electrical control panels, maintenance, or troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, managing inventory and company assets.
  • Ability to design and build jibs and fixtures.
  • Experience working with engineers on projects.
  • Knowledge of pneumatic systems, components and assemblies and basic ERP systems.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word.
  • Ability to use and understand precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, squares, scales, etc.
  • Understanding of PLC's and PLC programing and experience with Automated Control Systems.
  • Ability to travel to perform service and/or machine installations.
  • Technical instruction manual writing abilities.
  • Good communication skills and organizational skills.
Physical Demands/Work Conditions:
  • The technician stands for 8-10 hours per day with periodic sitting, walking, stooping, and reaching, as well as frequently lifting manually and/or moving material up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Typical manufacturing environment, subject to dust, metal shavings, machinery oil, and electrical hazards.
  • Frequently working with machinery that has pinch points and rotating parts.
Required Personal Protective Equipment:Safety glassesGloves when handling sharp materialEarplugs while machinery is operating, if required.Safety shoes.
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