Automation Technician

The role

This person maintains all Material Handling Equipment within the facility. They perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting for systems including conveyors and control systems.

What you will do

• Maintain and trouble shoot all conveyor systems, electrical and mechanical
• Serve as resident expert in the functionality, setup, operation, and troubleshooting of the site's material handling and other equipment
• Understand and verify operations of the mechanical, electrical, and software components of the entire automated system
• Train team in the operation and maintenance of all MHE and related software
• Identify root causes of issues related to equipment failure
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure timely implementation and completion of maintenance and projects
• Manage maintenance and facilities contracts with vendors
• Manage and organize spare parts inventory
• Drive continuous improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Ability to install, maintain and troubleshoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, transformers, and wiring methods and materials
• Ability to install, maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, and communications modules
• PLC programs, ability to troubleshoot ladder logic, components and communications modules
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be available after normal operating hours if needed to resolve emergency breakdowns or system failures
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs repetitively
• Must be comfortable with climbing ladders and equipment and/or utilizing aerial lifts to 60 feet

Nice to have

• Experience with warehouse automation systems or equipment
• Experience using CMMS
• Positive, can-do attitude in cross-functional and culturally diverse work environment

About the company

MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. The company serves as a partner for companies in the Americas with operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago.