Automation Technician

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII in Houston, TX, is seeking engineers to support automated manufacturing equipment. You will set up and program equipment, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal production performance on the factory floor.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1–2 years of robotics experience; a vocational certificate is acceptable. On-site work with physical tasks is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Robotics, Mechanical, or Electrical).
• A certificate from a Vocational/Technical School is also acceptable.
• 1–2 years of robotic equipment or automated production systems in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Initial set up of new automation equipment, including programmable controllers, robot controllers, end of arm tools, automated placement machines, and conveyors.
• Troubleshoot and repair automation equipment to avoid or minimize production downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance on robotic equipment and automated production systems.
• Maintain spare parts inventory to enable quick-turn repair of any automation equipment to avoid down time.
• Program automated equipment to perform desired tasks.
• Maintain accurate service records of all automation equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Programming

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Robotics/Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Vocational/Technical certificate

Tools

Programmable controllers

Robot controllers

End of arm tools

Conveyors

Job description

This position is responsible to support the automated manufacturing equipment in the facility. This responsibility includes, set up and programming of the equipment as well as preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring the equipment performs in the most efficient and effective way possible.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initial set up of new automation equipment, including programmable controllers, robot controllers, end of arm tools, automated placement machines, and conveyors.
• Troubleshoot and repair automation equipment to avoid or minimize production downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance on robotic equipment and automated production systems.
• Maintain spare parts inventory to enable quick-turn repair of any automation equipment to avoid down time.
• Program automated equipment to perform desired tasks.
• Maintain accurate service records of all automation equipment.
• Will be required to perform physical work on the manufacturing floor, this may mean frequent squatting, bending, reaching, or standing to gain access to the equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Robotics, Mechanical, or Electrical).
• A certificate from a Vocational/Technical School is also acceptable.
• 1-2 years of robotic equipment or automated production systems in a manufacturing environment.

Foxconn Assembly, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Foxconn Assembly, LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.