Automation Technician

HydraForce Inc.; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

BOSCH in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking an experienced technician to troubleshoot and maintain automated systems across mechanical, servo, robotic, and electrical subsystems. You will diagnose issues, perform start-ups and upgrades, and support production with reliable operating conditions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The role requires an associate degree in mechatronics or related field, 3+ years of hands-on maintenance experience, and solid PLC/robotics knowledge.

Job description

• 500 Barclay Blvd, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA
• Full-time

Company Description

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the change to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch!

Job Description

• Detect and assess problems: resolve; debug; troubleshoot; to provide solutions to automated systems, robotic malfunctions, and reliability issues
• Work independently with little to no direction to determine and implement corrective actions on equipment and processes
• Ensure proper safety procedures are always in use and utilized / followed
• Perform equipment start-ups and shutdowns, modifications, and upgrades on all automation systems
• Respond in a timely manner to all issues to ensure productivity and efficiency of automated systems
• Provide technical support to improve equipment operations and performance
• Maintain all production equipment in good, clean, and functioning condition
• Apply appropriate preventative maintenance (PM) methods in planned and unplanned maintenance requests
• Understand and analyze interactions between all components and systems: mechanical, servo, robotic, electrical, etc.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly fashion
• Understand the operation and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLC), as well as servo drives, vision systems, laser marking systems, etc.
• Assist in implementation of new equipment and sub-assembly systems
• Work cooperatively with the Manufacturing team
• Other projects as assigned by manager

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechatronics, factory automation, robotics or similar field or equivalent experience
• Minimum three years’ experience working with automated systems, mechanical, electrical and/or robotic technical maintenance
• Basic PLC understanding and troubleshooting
• Allen Bradley Studio 5000 (preferred), or equivalent ladder logic programming
• Basic robotic knowledge, understanding of functions, and programming; EPSON (preferred), FANUC, UR or similar
• Experience with 3D and 2D modeling systems; CREO Parametric (preferred), Solidworks, AutoCAD Inventor, AutoCAD
• Ability to communicate with Manufacturing management, engineers, and technicians
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and a strong desire for continuous improvement
• Strong attention to detail
• Other responsibilities as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Lift and move up to 40 pounds without assistance
• Must have sharp hearing and ability to discern tones at various levels

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work time is spent in a manufacturing environment where temperatures are often warm or cool, depending upon the season, and noise level can be moderate to high
• Exposure to oil, oil odor and some sealants such as Loctite
• Must be able to wear safety glasses, latex gloves and safety shoes as required

Additional Information

The hourly pay range for this position is $25 to $30 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. Plus a $2 shift premium for working second shift.

The standard schedule for this position is 3:00pm-11:30pm, Monday- Friday.

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)