As an Automation Technician you will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the team, for all controls systems, maintenance troubleshooting, sensors, PLCs, communication protocols, and automation for the site. You will work with the facilities and maintenance teams and colleagues to maintain and repair conveyance, automation and facilities equipment to support operations up time and improve reliability of our systems.
Work in a hands-on manner to actively monitor, find and repair systems in order to provide a high level of equipment availability to internal customers
Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned automation, robotics and control panels.
Perform troubleshooting of assigned out of service equipment and correct issues, act as an escalation point for lower-level technicians, and escalate to leadership and/or vendors as needed for additional troubleshooting.
Mentor all maintenance personnel in developing appropriate skill sets and knowledge of equipment specializing in automation, controls and robotics.
Audit vendors work to provide feedback to leadership on quality of work and SLA performance.
Write and/or modify PMs to standardize across the network and increase effectiveness
Proven maintenance experience.
Skilled in the use of hand and power tools.
Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices.
Experience performing routine maintenance.
Strong organizational and follow up skills.
Attention to detail.
Professional presentation and attitude.
Ability to maintain focus while working individually.
Strong time management skills
Experienced in either Automation or Mechanical Engineering.
Obtained or are obtaining a Mechatronics, Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering degree, qualifications or related field of study
Experience of having worked in a manufacturing and/or production environment such as FMCG
Experience in PLC controlled automation and automated processes
In depth experience working with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs etc. to include programming, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance
Strong computer skills
Having had plenty of dealings and exposure with material handling, flow and capacity visualization and monitoring