Job Description

Summary:

The Automation Technician II is responsible for the installation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automated equipment, robotic systems, and manufacturing processes. This position requires advanced technical knowledge across multiple skill areas, including electrical and electronic systems, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing automation. This position will independently diagnose and resolve equipment issues, perform system modifications and upgrades, support engineering initiatives, and help ensure the reliability and efficiency of automated production equipment. This position will also provide technical guidance and support to Automation Technician I team members while maintaining equipment performance, safety, and operational standards

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automated equipment, robotic systems, and manufacturing machinery.
• Independently troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Assist engineering with the specification, installation, modification, and improvement of automated equipment and systems.
• Utilize digital dashboards and equipment monitoring systems to analyze performance, identify trends, and conduct fault reviews.
• Investigate recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions, process improvements, and equipment upgrades.
• Perform hardware and software upgrades to improve equipment functionality, reliability, and process control.
• Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration, and equipment qualification activities.
• Ensure machines and automated systems are properly calibrated and maintained following calibration activities.
• Support the programming, configuration, and optimization of automated equipment and control systems.
• Communicate equipment issues, troubleshooting results, system upgrades, and operational updates to colleagues and management through email, text, and verbal communication.
• Prepare reports documenting equipment performance, maintenance activities, recurring errors, and corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting assistance, and hands-on support to Automation Technician I team members.
• Assist with training employees and other technicians on the proper operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated systems.
• Support the installation, maintenance, and inspection of control systems, electrical components, and workstation equipment throughout the facility.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and other departments to support operational needs and achieve departmental goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and increase production efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education, and/or Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics technology, bioengineers, biological sciences or technical certification in electrical engineering technology, electronics, automation technology, mechatronics, or a related field may be considered. 
• 5+ years’ experience in related filed. 
• Working knowledge of automated manufacturing equipment, control systems, sensors, motors, and industrial equipment.
• Experience with PLC systems, HMI interfaces, equipment programming, and troubleshooting preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting team objectives and providing technical guidance to other technicians.

Language Skills:

• English required; Spanish is a plus.
• Reasonable accommodations can be made, up to and including translation services.

Physical Demands:

• Position requires walking, standing for prolonged periods, occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. May frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Non-temperature-controlled warehouse, non-temperature-controlled production floor, temperature-controlled office.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:

• CHEMENCE® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.