Automation Systems Technician - PLC & Robotics

Lincoln Electric Company; Ohio; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric Company is seeking a technically skilled technician to complete engineered system debug and startup prior to runoff at Lincoln Electric Automation. The role focuses on troubleshooting and standardization of PLC/HMI/Robot programming, networks, and fieldbus.

Essential experience includes electrical design, various PLC platforms, and robot programming in welding environments. Travel for field start-ups and customer training is required.

Qualifications

• Technical Degree in electrical engineering field or equivalent experience required.
• 0-2 years electrical design, programming, and troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Machine Programming (PLC/HMI) experience - Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, or Bosch preferred.
• Safety System Programming and Trouble Shooting experience.
• Network and Fieldbus Programming and Trouble Shooting experience.
• Robot Programming experience - Motoman, Fanuc, OTC, Nachi, or ABB preferred.
• Experience in robotic welding (MIG, TIG, Laser, or Spot) preferred.
• Commitment to company values.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products required.

Responsibilities

• Take initiative to meet challenging project timelines and hour budgets.
• Provide the following system troubleshooting needs: Wiring, PLC, HMI, robot logic/path programming, Networks & Fieldbus.
• Assume lead technician responsibilities as required.
• Assist in writing of technical manuals.
• Ensure system schematics are up to date as-built condition.
• Travel as required for field start-up and customer training.
• Assist in-house Customer Service support (training, phone, etc.).
• Ensure required ISO documentation is completed.
• Provide technical assistance to Estimating, Sales, Production and Service as required.
• Work well with Project Engineers, Assembly Technicians, Electrical Technicians, Electrical Designers and Management to support their functions.
• Assist department Manager with skill development of other technicians.
• Travel on installations and service will be required as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC/HMI programming

Robot programming

Troubleshooting

Networking & Fieldbus

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Technical Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Omron

Bosch

Job description

Lincoln Electric Company is seeking a technically skilled technician to complete engineered system debug and startup prior to runoff at Lincoln Electric Automation. The role focuses on troubleshooting and standardization of PLC/HMI/Robot programming, networks, and fieldbus.

Essential experience includes electrical design, various PLC platforms, and robot programming in welding environments. Travel for field start-ups and customer training is required.