Equipment Automation Technician

Description: Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components and return to serviceability Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment are completed on a regularly scheduled basis. Understanding of PLCs Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams including complex automated system drawings. Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems. Assists engineers in developing and designing hardware and software required for all automation solutions per specifications. Through troubleshooting, identifies machine malfunctions and isolates the failure mechanism. Repairs the failure mechanism in the most cost-effective manner. Performs preventive maintenance at specified intervals and schedules. Performs calibrations and re-qualifications on equipment at specified intervals and schedules. Assists process technicians and engineers with the installation and removal of process equipment. Analyzes and implements corrective action reports and process tracking mechanisms. Disassembles instruments and equipment and inspects components for defects. Aligns, repairs, replaces, and balances component parts and circuitry. Assists engineers in formulating test, calibration, repair and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording and indicating instruments and equipment. Highest level may perform both software and hardware maintenance.About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.