Automation Technician

Foxconn Industrial Internet; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet in Houston, Texas, is seeking a candidate to support automated manufacturing equipment. The role involves setting up, programming, and maintaining efficiency through troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.

A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1-2 years of relevant experience are required. Responsibilities include maintaining spare parts inventory and ensuring equipment functionality on the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of robotic equipment or automated production systems experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of programmable controllers and automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up and program automated manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair automation equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on robotics.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Robotics

Programming automated equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Certificate from a Vocational/Technical School

Job description

This position is responsible for supporting the automated manufacturing equipment in the facility. This responsibility includes setting up and programming 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 downtime.
• 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 experience 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.