Robotics Technician
Job Description
Location: Bartlett, IL
- Understands design layouts, schematics, and bills of materials to be used in producing custom machinery
- Understands cam, servo, and air operated mechanisms, and able to improve upon existing designs.
- Ensure the design is functional, robust, and cost effective.
- Understands timing diagrams and selected sensor application.
- Understands electrical wiring schematics, flow diagrams, panel layouts, Bill of Materials.
- Proficient in use of hand tools, soldering irons, mechanical and electronic test & measurement equipment to verify product standards and optimal performance.
- Implement or test design solutions.
- Perform preliminary I/O debugging.
- Capable of debug and minor modifications to existing PLC and HMI programs.
- Audits engineering work for accuracy and completeness.
- Ability to power up and commission devices from start to finish without assistance of others.
- Problem-solve design issues and update all appropriate documentation.
- Diagnoses cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction of operational equipment, and performs preventative and corrective maintenance
- Use knowledge of pneumatic functions, devices and fittings, to achieve desired results.
- Adjust cam timing, rotary positions (i.e. indexing units) as necessary.
- Perform in-house acceptance run-off.
- Maintain technical project files.
- Plan, support and document Proof of Principle experiments
- Research, select, or apply new technology or OEM features or equipment
- Interface with customer when necessary.
- Install and service machines at customer’s site as required.
- Train customer’s personnel on machine operations and maintenance.
- Offers mentoring to new employees or team members.
- Good knowledge of machine qualification methods; knowledge of SPC a plus.
- Writes specifications & acceptance criteria for large custom components (Key Items)
- Program simple control systems for cam, servo, and air operated stations, along with test and commissioning of electrical devices.
- Work under the confines of the project schedule and budget.
- Record changes to machine parts and assemblies on engineering drawings following our current Red line process.
- Support and participate in Quality Management Program.
- Follow all policy and procedures to maintain ISO13485 Certification requirements.
- Provide necessary documentation and support for machinery Operating Manuals.
- Travel or extend work day if required.
- (Health, Safety, & Environmental):
- Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts.
- Report any defect in any equipment or protective device.
- Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned task.
- Attend all required Health, Safety, and Environmental training.
- Report any accidents/incidents, including near misses to your supervisor.
- Assist in investigating any accidents/incidents or near misses if requested.
- Refrain from engaging in any unruly conduct.
- Ensure that employees are working in accordance with divisional health and safety procedures.
- Provide appropriate instruction for safe work.
- Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees.
- Ensure that all employees, including temporary workers and contractors, adhere to safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment.
- A.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Engineering Technology, or, with lesser education, must possess and demonstrate very high level of automation experience
- Experience:
- 2 years’ experience minimum
- Fluent in the use of 3D CAD (SolidWorks); working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD is a plus
- Good computer skills (spreadsheet and word processing)
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Equipment:
- Computers, including programs such as AutoCAD, Solid Works, Excel, Word, Automation databases, etc.
- Inspection and measuring tools such as scales, calipers, micrometers, multi-meters, dB meters, etc.
- Hand tools such as a variety of wrenches, pliers, saws, power drills, etc.
- Machinery such as milling machine, surface grinders, lathe, etc.
- PLC Knowledge
- Physical Demands:
- The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
- Exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
- Visual Acuity – Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens
- Hearing Ability – Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.
- Working Conditions – The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting manufacturing floor.
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Julia Milingu
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