Engineering (Automation) Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION I. GENERAL DATA JOB TITLE: Engineering (Automation) Technician REPORTS TO TITLE: Shift Maintenance Supervisor JOB LOCATION: Crestline, OH EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Salaried Non-Exempt PRIMARY FUNCTION Maintenance LAST UPDATE: 6/20/2024 II. JOB DESCRIPTION APPROVERS **** CREATED BY: Jim Phillips / Lew Wheaton Date: 6/20/2024 **** AUTHORIZED BY: Date: III. EDUCATION, TRAINING & POSITION EXPERIENCE LANGUAGES REQUIRED English REQUIRED EDUCATION High School Diploma or equivalent SPECIALITY/DEGREE Preferred - Associate Degree in Electrical Technologies/Automation/Robotics/Network Systems (or similar experience) YEARS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 2-3 years applicable experience The incumbent must have significant and specialized knowledge and experience in industrial related electrical, automation, robotics (Fanuc), PLCs (Allen Bradley especially), programming, vision systems, etc. in a manufacturing environment. A high school diploma or equivalent is required and electrical/automation/networking/robotics education beyond high school is preferred (Associates or Bachelors). The incumbent must possess strong technical and problems solving skills. Must be able to take initiative, communicate at all levels, be able to work within a team environment, take ownership of projects and have good floor presence. Provides on-shift, hands-on engineering, maintenance and technical support/troubleshooting to process operations with specific focus and accountability for electrical and automation equipment (robotics, vision system, PLCs, VFD, etc.) to ensure reliability and the optimum and safe use of facilities, equipment and resources to meet customer requirements and plant objectives . (For managerial positions describe the breadth and scope of responsibility, e.g., a department, the entire strategic business unit.) - DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY: Define the limits of authority and decision making, e.g., ability to hire employees, authorizing budget, etc. Required to make decisions relating to operational priorities regarding automation/electrical components to support shift/plant needs. Must utilize sound judgment and collaborate with other technical resources, managers and vendors as needed. - GUIDELINES FOR DECISION MAKING: Describe the rules and guidelines involved in making decisions in the job, ranging from strict routine determined by the job processes to subject to following strategic policy determined by the CEO and/or Board of Directors. *Number of Direct Reports: N/A* *Number of Indirect Reports: N/A* XI. MAGNITUDE, AREAS OF IMPACT AND CONTROL