Automation Tech II

Daifuku North America; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Automation Tech II to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll leverage your advanced troubleshooting skills to resolve electro-mechanical issues on state-of-the-art material handling systems. Your expertise will be crucial in performing repairs, preventive maintenance, and training others, while collaborating closely with engineering teams on upgrades. If you're self-motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to make a significant impact in the field of material handling, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and excellence in automated solutions.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in the material handling industry preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for mechanical and electrical issues.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems using advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Education

2 years experience in material handling industry

Tools

CMMS platform

Handheld and power tools

MS Office

Job description

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.
• Familiarity with material handling equipment and PLCs.
• 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.