Automation Technician

Helion Group; Emporia (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Helion Group is seeking an experienced Robotics Technician in Emporia, VA to troubleshoot, program, and maintain ABB welding and cutting systems. You will re-home and reprogram robots using teach pendants, support weekend calls, and assist with new robot installations.

The role involves troubleshooting PLCs and electrical systems from 480V to 24V, assisting electricians with terminations, and training maintenance staff on robot operation and troubleshooting. On-site work required.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting ABB robotic welding/cutting systems.
• Ability to re-home, reprogram ABB robots using teach pendant.
• Experience programming PLCs and adjusting parameters.
• Electrical system troubleshooting from 480V to 24V.
• Willingness to install and bring robots online and support weekend as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and program ABB robotic welding and cutting systems.
• Use teaching pendants to re-home, reprogram, and adjust robot operations.
• Bring outdated robots back online and assist with new robot installations.
• Support electricians with CAT cable terminations and 480V equipment tasks.
• Train maintenance staff on robot operation, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with vendors, supervisors, and project manager on automation projects.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime.

Skills

ABB robot troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems 480V-24V

Teach pendant operation

Robot maintenance

Tools

ABB teach pendant

CAT cable terminations

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:00 PM, with occasional weekend support as needed.Required SkillsMust be able to troubleshoot and edit ABB robots using a teaching pendant.Must be able to troubleshoot PLCs and edit parameters within programs.Must be able to troubleshoot electrical systems from 480V down to 24V, including motors, fuses, contactors, relays, and drives.Typical ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot, maintain, and program ABB robotic welding and cutting systems.Use teaching pendants to re-home, reprogram, and adjust robot operations.Bring outdated robots back online and assist with new robot installations.Troubleshoot PLCs, automation systems, sensors, scanners, and tracking equipment.Support electricians with CAT cable terminations, 480V equipment, and controls-related tasks.Train maintenance employees on robot operation, programming, and troubleshooting.Work with vendors, supervisors, and the Special Projects Manager on automation projects.Perform preventive maintenance to help reduce equipment downtime.