Job Posting for Automation Engineering Technician at Prescott Metal

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Machine design and assembly (Primary)

Documentation of engineering changes.
Generate and maintain machine Bill of Materials (BOM’s).
Setup and start automation machinery in production and troubleshoot and debug.
Manage and work with mechanical components, bearings, pneumatic systems.
Use and direct automation staff on electrical sensors, PLC’s, motor drives, vision systems.
Maintain accurate BOM and design changes for all jobs.
Work closely with engineers to develop new automation systems.
Manage assigned projects through completion and provide management progress reports as needed.
Analyze and record test results and prepare written testing documentation.
Test performance of electro-mechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as multimeters and electronic controls testing equipment.
Prioritizing tasks based on production and service needs.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned to aid Prescott Metal/EAM to achieve its goals.

Installation and Service at Customer Locations-Travel Required:

Assist with service and technical phone support when needed.
Manage machine setup and run up through customer approval process.
Assist or supervise automation setup, startup, and debug at customer facility.
Occasional travel required to help install and train customers on how to use the machine.

Engineering support (Secondary):

Mechanical assembly design and/or electrical assembly design, using AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS.
Generate mechanical and electrical blueprints and drawings.
Assist Engineering department in design, concept, quoting, and customer relations.
Drafting mechanical components for manufacturing.
Create assembly drawings.
Writing machine operation and service manuals and bulletins.

Minimum Qualifications/Technical Knowledge Required:

Bachelor’s or associate degree in Electrical Engineering.
Use of Computer Aided Design software (AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Inventor)
Strong electrical wiring and crimping skills, small to large wire gauge and cable assemblies.
Strong knowledge and experience operating power tools and hand tools.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical fabrication drawings, including tolerances.
Ability to read and interpret production job orders and bills of materials.
Experience with electrical control panels, maintenance, or troubleshooting.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, managing inventory and company assets.
Ability to design and build jibs and fixtures.
Experience working with engineers on projects.
Knowledge of pneumatic systems, components and assemblies and basic ERP systems.
Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word.
Ability to use and understand precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, squares, scales, etc.
Understanding of PLC’s and PLC programing and experience with Automated Control Systems.
Ability to travel to perform service and/or machine installations.
Technical instruction manual writing abilities.
Good communication skills and organizational skills.

Physical Demands/Work Conditions:

The technician stands for 8-10 hours per day with periodic sitting, walking, stooping, and reaching, as well as frequently lifting manually and/or moving material up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Typical manufacturing environment, subject to dust, metal shavings, machinery oil, and electrical hazards.
Frequently working with machinery that has pinch points and rotating parts.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

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