Automation Technician

Bosch Group

Automation Technician

Lincolnshire, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    • Detect and assess problems: resolve; debug; troubleshoot; to provide solutions to automated systems, robotic malfunctions, and reliability issues
    • Work independently with little to no direction to determine and implement corrective actions on equipment and processes
    • Ensure proper safety procedures are always in use and utilized / followed
    • Perform equipment start-ups and shutdowns, modifications, and upgrades on all automation systems
    • Respond in a timely manner to all issues to ensure productivity and efficiency of automated systems
    • Provide technical support to improve equipment operations and performance
    • Maintain all production equipment in good, clean, and functioning condition
    • Apply appropriate preventative maintenance (PM) methods in planned and unplanned maintenance requests
    • Understand and analyze interactions between all components and systems: mechanical, servo, robotic, electrical, etc.
    • Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly fashion
    • Understand the operation and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLC), as well as servo drives, vision systems, laser marking systems, etc.
    • Assist in implementation of new equipment and sub-assembly systems
    • Work cooperatively with the Manufacturing team
    • Other projects as assigned by manager
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Associate degree in mechatronics, factory automation, robotics or similar field or equivalent experience

    • Minimum three years’ experience working with automated systems, mechanical, electrical and/or robotic technical maintenance

    • Basic PLC understanding and troubleshooting

    • Allen Bradley Studio 5000 (preferred), or equivalent ladder logic programming

    • Basic robotic knowledge, understanding of functions, and programming; EPSON (preferred), FANUC, UR or similar

    • Experience with 3D and 2D modeling systems; CREO Parametric (preferred), Solidworks, AutoCAD Inventor, AutoCAD

    • Ability to communicate with Manufacturing management, engineers, and technicians

    • Demonstrated technical aptitude and a strong desire for continuous improvement

    • Strong attention to detail

    • Other responsibilities as assigned

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

    • Lift and move up to 40 pounds without assistance
    • Must have sharp hearing and ability to discern tones at various levels

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    • Work time is spent in a manufacturing environment where temperatures are often warm or cool, depending upon the season, and noise level can be moderate to high
    • Exposure to oil, oil odor and some sealants such as Loctite
    • Must be able to wear safety glasses, latex gloves and safety shoes as required

    Additional Information

    The hourly pay range for this position is $25 to $30 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. Plus a $2 shift premium for working second shift.

    The standard schedule for this position is 3:00pm-11:30pm, Monday- Friday.

    Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

    BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

    • _ FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)_
    • _ AWIM (A World In Motion)_