Automation Engineer: Troubleshoot & Maintain Equipment

Westfall Technik Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Sick Pay

Vacation Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Westfall Technik Inc. in Riverside, CA is seeking an Automation Engineer responsible for troubleshooting, repair, preventative maintenance, and overhaul of electronic and electromechanical equipment. The role requires reading schematics and identifying components to plan and execute projects.

You will work with vision systems (Cognex/Keyence a plus), read electrical prints, and lead maintenance activities with strong technical knowledge, aiming to keep production running efficiently.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Technical degree or certificate a plus.
• Strong knowledge of plastic processing and troubleshooting.
• Basic math and electrical skills; basic computer skills.
• Read measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools.
• Forklift training can be completed on the job.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on electronic/electromechanical equipment.
• Read and interpret electronic schematics to identify components for projects.
• Oversee EOAT changeovers and upkeep to minimize downtime.
• Maintain safe, organized, and clean work environment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading electrical prints

Low & high voltage wiring

Reading schematics

Vision systems knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Hand tools use

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Technical degree or certificate

Tools

Cognex

Keyence

Measuring devices

Job description

Westfall Technik Inc. in Riverside, CA is seeking an Automation Engineer responsible for troubleshooting, repair, preventative maintenance, and overhaul of electronic and electromechanical equipment. The role requires reading schematics and identifying components to plan and execute projects.

You will work with vision systems (Cognex/Keyence a plus), read electrical prints, and lead maintenance activities with strong technical knowledge, aiming to keep production running efficiently.