Automation Engineering Technician

Come be DISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our dedicated team of employees - employees who work with a passion to be the best and have an unparalleled pride in their work and in the Milwaukee brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to value the growth and success of each person within the organization that's why we invest in an individual's growth and development from day one.

Our fast-paced, agile environment continuously delivers disruptive technologies by providing every team with the resources needed to excel and deliver heavy duty products with high performance. We create Best in Class products by leveraging advanced analysis tools, extensive testing regimes, state-of-the-art manufacturing machinery and cross-functional agility.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Able to set up, repair, adjust and troubleshoot production automation, industrial robotics equipment and interface devices.
• Able to communicate and collaborate with maintenance and production to ensure timely line setup/change-over.
• Manage and own specific groups of automated equipment ensuring world class production results.
• Lead and develop skills of robotics and automation staff, assist in directing work and assignments.
• Have a strong understanding of PLC driven control systems and be capable of interpreting ladder logic programs.
• Have strong understanding of 3D modeling, capable of designing fixturing, automation, or jigs for manufacturing. Capable of modifying 3D models.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC's and other electrical controls as needed.
• Supervise and coordinate outside contractors to ensure that all upkeep, maintenance and repairs are completed in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Ability to maintain and program variable frequency drives and motor protection relays.
• Capable of putting together statement of work, timeline, and execution of projects.
• Availability to work other shifts and weekends to support equipment operation and training programs.
• Identify possible mechanical problems and report them to Maintenance or Production supervision personnel.
• Perform preventative maintenance as required by company PM program for the robotics equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping and a safe work environment.
• Participate in continuous process improvement to increase production efficiencies.
• Participate in training and classes as directed.
• All other duties as assigned. Ability to work in multiple plants on project-to-project basis.

Qualifications and Skills

• Completed Certification program & has significant automation experience. Ability to learn new software applications and interfaces quickly. CAD, 2D/3D design, PLC programming and other communications software.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical and other engineering / technical documents.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written instructions.
• Basic comprehension of the English language: reading and writing skills to understand and complete necessary paperwork.
• Good mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to organize priorities and workload.
• Excellent spatial awareness.
• Strong technical aptitude and understanding of basic electronics and mechanical concepts.
• Experience with power tools such as band saws, drills, tap & die sets, etc.
• Ability to do rapid prototyping of robot grippers and product/presentation fixturing using materials on hand or procured for the purpose of proving or testing an idea.
• Ability to think and operate in a spirit of innovation and change.
• Ability to abandon an idea that isn't working and change directions quickly to try something new.