Automation Technician

ABB Ventures; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Automation Technician to support their plant's automation efforts in New Berlin, WI. Your involvement will ensure improvements in safety, quality, and cost goals while deploying cutting-edge technology like SCADA and Robotics. Ideal candidates possess an Associate degree and relevant experience in automation or mechanical fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Controls, Systems, Automation.
• Sound knowledge of automation-related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with deployment and programming of various automation systems.
• Promote safe automation practices and lean methodologies.

Skills

Vision systems

Robotics

Lean Manufacturing Concepts

Education

Associate degree in Controls Engineering

Technical Certificate

High School diploma/GED

Job description

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Automation Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the plant’s expanding automation efforts, at the US Motion Headquarters, in New Berlin, WI, ensuring a positive impact to safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. You will report to the Automation Manager and be instrumental in deploying and troubleshooting automation field devices. The work model for the role is: Onsite You will be mainly accountable for:

• Automation – Assist with the deployment, install, and programming of Vision Systems, SCADA, PLC Controls, Conveyor Automation, Digital Torque Systems, Robotics, and more.
• Data & Systems Engineering / Architecture – This position will help to deploy a plant-wide SCADA network to provide connectivity & control to field devices.
• Mechanical – This role will need a foundation in mechanical engineering to support the install of various automation equipment on to the production line.
• Safety / Quality – Contribute towards the create of safe automation practices while also delivering the desired productivity and quality output.
• Project Management – This role will be fast-paced and involve balancing tasks from multiple projects simultaneously. Time management and prioritization will crucial; Lean – This role will be responsible for promoting lean manufacturing concepts to ensure efficient production practices.
  
  

Qualifications For The Role

• Associate degree in Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering/science field is preferred PLUS minimum 2 years of experience in the field of Controls, Systems, Automation and/or Mechanical (Manufacturing, Automotive, etc.) OR Technical Certificate PLUS minimum 3 years related experience OR High School diploma/GED PLUS minimum 4 years related experience.
• Sound knowledge of Vision systems, digital torque systems, programmable logic controls, robotics, and other automation
• Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing Concepts
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
  
  

More about us

ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLC). With its products, global scale and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. MyBenefitsABB.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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