Automation & Robotics Technician—Process Improvement Pro

Hendrickson; Navarre (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson in Navarre, Ohio is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support and improve automated manufacturing processes, equipment, and robotics. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting and driving quality, productivity, and efficiency.

You will work with engineers and maintenance to run, maintain, and optimize FANUC robotics and related equipment, design improvements with Creo/AutoCAD, and lead small engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in an Engineering related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of related field experience.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot through PLC programs; robotics programming experience (FANUC a plus).
• CAD software experience with 3D modeling (Creo or AutoCAD).
• Welding or Machining knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage automation equipment in designated process areas.
• Assist in new equipment installations.
• Operate and maintain FANUC robotics and welding robots.
• Collaborate with Plant Controls Engineer to troubleshoot PLC/HMI programs.
• Lead improvement projects to increase throughput and quality.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to diagnose root causes and implement fixes.
• Design basic machine/layout improvements using Creo and AutoCAD.
• Work with Maintenance Technicians to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Support creation/update of procedures and docs (WI, TPMs, PMs, 5S).

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics programming

CAD modeling

Microsoft Office

Project management

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Hendrickson in Navarre, Ohio is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support and improve automated manufacturing processes, equipment, and robotics. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting and driving quality, productivity, and efficiency.

You will work with engineers and maintenance to run, maintain, and optimize FANUC robotics and related equipment, design improvements with Creo/AutoCAD, and lead small engineering projects.