Automation Engineer

Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within a production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assess welding/robotic applications, as well as mentor Auto Technician I-IV team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrate proficiency while troubleshooting automated welding cells to effect permanent change in order to eliminate cell downtime.
• Document and record all improvements and changes within the process in an ERP system.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment.
• Mentor Auto and Weld Technicians.
• Ability to execute with proficiency all duties and responsibilities requirements of weld technician.
• Prioritize tasks within the facility relating to weld troubleshooting, set-up coordinated with production.
• Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting using prints, multimeters, amp meters, etc.
• Perform, train and critique equipment preventative maintenance.
• Plex utilization (downtime codes, note entry, documentation, locating part listings/prints, etc.).
• Troubleshoot electrical components and circuits (Connecting circuit breakers, transformers, or other components in a junction box or panel).
• Wiring harnesses.
• Drive systems.
• Relays.
• Boards.
• Motors.
• Make proper connections of the following communication protocols: fiber optics, Ethernet, DeviceNet.
• Modify and perform basic programming of robots in all robotic applications such as ABB and Fanuc.
• Advanced weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, Air over Oil systems, etc.).
• Properly troubleshoot and adjust pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot and adjust weld fixtures.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic systems (process, functions, etc.).
• Setup and troubleshoot Poke Yoke systems and applications.
• Weld troubleshooting.

Automation Technician must demonstrate competency in all (3) of the below specialties;

• Controls:
• PLC Programming
• Intermediate PLC programming (add sensor & change sequence)
• Strong understanding of ladder logic and intermediate level ability to troubleshoot issues through a PLC
• Program Panel View (HMI)
• Troubleshoot/ Setup I/O blocks
• Search, cross reference, and edit a program
• Troubleshoot HMI system
• Load program
• Replace components (i.e., logical module, screen, etc.)
• Replace system, set IP address, set system name
• Welding
• Intermediate Weld Troubleshooting
• If needed, rebuild or reload schedules. Make changes as directed by Weld Engineers using RAFT
• Emhart DA schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers
• Conduct preventive maintenance activities on specialty equipment
• MIG weld schedule changes as directed by Weld Engineers
• Cap / Electrode studies and weld validation
• Calibrate squeeze force on spot weld guns
• Troubleshoot Drawn Arc Stud Welding issues as well as basic programming
• Troubleshoot/ setup projection welds
• Working knowledge of Miyachi Weld Tester

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of Weld Technician, Automation Technician, or equivalent experience

Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within a production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assess welding/robotic applications.