Automation Tech II

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in intelligent material handling solutions is seeking an Automation Tech II. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining automated systems, providing customer training, and ensuring equipment reliability. Ideal candidates will have experience in the material handling industry and strong technical skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years working in material handling industry preferred.
• Familiarity with material handling equipment and PLCs.
• Advanced ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical defects.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems using technical drawings.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex equipment issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Communication

Tools

CMMS platform

Handheld tools

Power tools

Job description

Automation Tech II

Job Location

US-IL-Joliet

# of Openings

1

Shift

1st Shift

Company Division

ILUS

Overview

About Us

Daifuku is the nation's leading independent, U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intralogistics solutions. We provide leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts and who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Automation Tech II works with minimal supervision to resolve electro-mechanical issues and equipment errors on automated material handling systems and related equipment and perform repair and preventive maintenance. Performs on-site set-up, programming, and customer training.

Responsibilities

Uses advanced troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair mechanical problems.

• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems using technical drawings.

• Minimize downtime and unsafe conditions by performing preventative and predictive maintenance.

• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex equipment issues.

• Mentor and train Automation Technician I colleagues.

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs.

• Update technical documentation and standard operating procedures.

• Collaborate with engineering teams on design changes and upgrades.

• Document maintenance activities and repairs.

• Follow all OSHA and internal safety standards

Qualifications

• 2 years working in material handling industry preferred or equivalent industry experience

• experience with CMMS platform a plus

• 2 years industry experience or equivalent.

• Familiarity with material handling equipment and PLCs.

• Familiarity with material handling equipment and knowledge of function

• Working knowledge of handheld and power tools

• Basic knowledge of PLCs and motor control

• Advanced ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, moderate electrical, and controls defects

• Advanced ability to interpret both mechanical and electric drawings and schematics

• Self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented

• Knowledge of safe industrial work practices

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Customer service orientation

• Ability to work in and contribute to a team setting

• Intermediate computer skills including MS Office

• Follow maintenance manuals and procedures to repair equipment

• Ability to guide and teach Automation Tech I

• Support SOP creation and technical documentation

• Ability to assist in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all material handling equipment and components a plus