Automation & Robotics Technician | PLC/Robot Programmer

Precision Associates Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Precision Associates Inc in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an Automation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated equipment and control systems within our manufacturing operations. You will work hands-on with PLCs, sensors, robotics, and vision systems to keep production running smoothly.

You will read schematics, program end-of-arm tooling, and install control systems, while collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PLC programming experience
• Minimum 2 years of industrial robot programming experience
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Set up and program/adjust sprue-picking robots on injection molding machines
• Set up and adjust programs on 6-axis robots (Fanuc)
• Troubleshoot and program PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and vision systems (brands include Allen-Bradley, Maple Systems, Fanuc, Arburg, Cognex, and Delta)
• Read and follow schematics to assemble end-of-arm tooling for robots
• Assemble and install custom equipment on the production floor using electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot control systems, including relay logic, ladder diagrams, photo-eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, and solenoids
• Use Microsoft Office for project documentation and reporting

Skills

PLC programming

Robot programming

Schematic reading

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Fanuc robotics

Maple Systems HMIs

Cognex vision systems

Arburg machinery

Delta sensors

Job description

Precision Associates Inc in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an Automation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated equipment and control systems within our manufacturing operations. You will work hands-on with PLCs, sensors, robotics, and vision systems to keep production running smoothly.

You will read schematics, program end-of-arm tooling, and install control systems, while collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams.