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Automation Technician
Ref No.: 23-109504
Location: West Columbia, South Carolina
Start Date: 10/31/2023
Description:
General Purpose:
Supports automation engineering services activities such as hardware and software design and development (non-production).

Principle Accountabilities:
  • 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.
  • Maintains software, documentation and equipment to the latest revision or operational specifications.
  • Assists engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for all automation solutions per specifications.
  • Trains other technicians and operators on products, processes and equipment.
  • Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment
  • Strong awareness of safety

SPECIALIZED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • may be required for certain positions. These could include one or more of the following duties:
  • Assists with customer presentations and interfaces with customers.
  • Assists engineers with outside third party automation developments
  • Organizes documentation (specifications, schematics, and procedures).