Automation Technician

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ABB Drive Products is a technology leader serving industries, infrastructure and machine builders with world-class drives. With our products, global scale and local presence, we help our customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety. Our people and culture are the foundation of our success. We all together make the difference for our customers every day. The role reports to the Automation Manager and is located in New Berlin, Wisconsin. As a Automation Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the plant’s expanding automation efforts, at the US Motion Headquarters, ensuring a positive impact to safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals, be instrumental in deploying and troubleshooting automation field devices.

This position reports to

Automation Manager

Your responsibilities

• Automation – Assist with the deployment, install, and programming of Vision Systems, SCADA, PLC Controls, Conveyor Automation, Digital Torque Systems, Robotics, and more
• Data & Systems Engineering / Architecture – This position will help to deploy a plant-wide SCADA network to provide connectivity & control to field devices
• Mechanical – This role will need a foundation in mechanical engineering to support the install of various automation equipment on to the production line
• Safety / Quality – Contribute towards the create of safe automation practices while also delivering the desired productivity and quality output
• Project Management – This role will be fast-paced and involve balancing tasks from multiple projects simultaneously. Time management and prioritization will crucial
• Lean – This role will be responsible for promoting lean manufacturing concepts to ensure efficient production practices

Your background

• 4 plus years of experience in the field of Controls, Systems, and/or Automation
• Sound knowledge of Vision systems, digital torque systems, programmable logic controls, robotics, and other automation
• Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing Concepts
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills, self-motivated, customer oriented, multi-tasking, having stress management capability
• Associates degree in Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering/science field
• Good verbal and written communications skills in English
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us

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