Automation Line Technician - Onsite Knoxville

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care seeks an Automated Line Technician to support onsite automated production lines in Knoxville, TN. The role requires learning new equipment, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong foundation in PLC/HMI systems.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting automated processes, developing SOPs, and validating equipment while aligning with safety and quality standards. German language ability is a plus, with a focus on teamwork and timely output.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree strongly preferred; and Bachelor's Degree desired.
• 4-6 years' related experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business material and write reports.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and perform basic analytics.
• Knowledge of Spreadsheet and Word Processing software.

Responsibilities

• Learn new process equipment quickly and contribute to cross-functional teams.
• Troubleshoot advanced automated processes and electro-mechanical systems.
• Develop and validate SOPs and process maps for the line.
• Assist with equipment validation and adherence to company policies and regulations.

Skills

PLC systems

HMI systems

Troubleshooting

Vision systems

Barcode systems

Inline print systems

Process maps

SOP development

Cross-functional teamwork

German language

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care seeks an Automated Line Technician to support onsite automated production lines in Knoxville, TN. The role requires learning new equipment, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong foundation in PLC/HMI systems.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting automated processes, developing SOPs, and validating equipment while aligning with safety and quality standards. German language ability is a plus, with a focus on teamwork and timely output.