Automation Technician

MAI Animal Health; Elmwood (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MAI Animal Health is seeking an Automation Technician to support site automation across operations, engineering, and maintenance. You will manage commissioning, develop automation plans, and collaborate with leaders to meet engineering goals.

The role requires PLCs, robotics, and systems integration experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The successful candidate will troubleshoot complex systems, interface with suppliers, and maintain site procedures and standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electro-mechanical or similar field.
• Experience interfacing automation and robotics with various equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot existing processes and systems.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in PLCs, robotic programming, and systems integration.
• Advanced MS Office skills and ability to quickly learn other software.
• Experience with GMPs, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.
• Experience in plastics and injection molding industries preferred.
• Six Sigma/Lean experience in a production environment preferred.
• Experience with Vision Inspection Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning and qualification for automation systems and develop quality standards.
• Assist in developing and maintaining an automation plan.
• Ensure function aligns with engineering goals and leadership objectives.
• Function as a team player for exclusive process automation systems.
• Interface with suppliers and staff on automation issues.
• Own and manage site procedures and technical standards for automation.
• Resolve relatively complex problems independently.
• Build relationships with leadership and production teams to improve quality.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Self-starter

Process improvement

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree (electro-mechanical)

Experience with PLCs

Robotics programming

Tools

Vision Inspection Systems

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

PLC programming software

Job description

The Automation Technician will assist in site automation working with the operations, engineering, and maintenance department. This position will require direct technical support of automation systems and projects.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage the commissioning and qualification process for automation systems as well as develop and ensure compliance with established local quality standards
• Assist in developing and maintaining an automation plan and processes
• Ensure function is aligned and driven to meet engineering goals, in partnership with the leadership goals to deliver operational functions
• Function as a team player for exclusive process automation system
• Interface with suppliers, and appropriate organizational staff on automation issues
• Own and manage site procedures and technical standards for the automation function
• Resolve relatively complex problems independently
• Builds relationships with leadership team and production employees to enhance customer experience and quality of final product
• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong technical knowledge, analytical expertise, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to properly manage time and projects
• Passion for innovative solutions and process improvement
• Comfort working in a fast paced and ever-changing business environment

Education and Experience:

• 2-year associates degree in Electro-mechanical or similar field
• Experience interfacing automation and robotics with various types of equipment.
• Aptitude to troubleshoot existing processes and systems
• Minimum of two years’ experience in PLC’s, robotic programming, and systems integration
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office and the aptitude to quickly learn other software and technology necessary to be effective
• Experience with GMPs, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485
• Experience within the plastics and injection molding industries is preferred
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean etc. in a production environment is preferred
• Experience with Vision Inspection Systems is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to participate in activities requiring extended time spent in any area of the facility including the ability to lift, climb, kneel and stand.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Mark Anderson Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.