Automation Technician

Mai Animal Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Anderson Companies in Elmwood, WI, is seeking an Automation Technician to support site automation across operations, engineering, and maintenance with direct technical support for automation projects.

The role requires careful commissioning/qualification, development of automation plans, and alignment with engineering goals to meet production needs. Strong PLC/robotics experience and familiarity with GMP/ISO standards are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-year associate degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience with PLCs, robotic programming, and systems integration.
• Experience interfacing automation and robotics with various equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning and qualification of automation systems and ensure compliance with local quality standards.
• Develop and maintain an automation plan and processes.
• Align function with engineering goals to support operations and leadership objectives.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams on automation issues.
• Interface with suppliers and staff on automation topics.
• Own site procedures and technical standards for automation.
• Resolve relatively complex problems independently.
• Build relationships with leadership and production staff to improve product quality.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Self-starter

Process improvement

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in electro-mechanical or related field

Job description

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Full Time Technical Elmwood, WI, US

Shift:

6 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday – Friday

Job Summary:

The Automation Technician will assist in site automation working with the operations, engineering, and maintenance department. This position will require direct technical support of automation systems and projects.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage the commissioning and qualification process for automation systems as well as develop and ensure compliance with established local quality standards
• Assist in developing and maintaining an automation plan and processes
• Ensure function is aligned and driven to meet engineering goals, in partnership with the leadership goals to deliver operational functions
• Function as a team player for exclusive process automation system
• Interface with suppliers, and appropriate organizational staff on automation issues
• Own and manage site procedures and technical standards for the automation function
• Resolve relatively complex problems independently
• Builds relationships with leadership team and production employees to enhance customer experience and quality of final product
• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong technical knowledge, analytical expertise, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to properly manage time and projects
• Passion for innovative solutions and process improvement
• Comfort working in a fast paced and ever-changing business environment

Education and Experience:

• 2-year associates degree in Electro-mechanical or similar field
• Experience interfacing automation and robotics with various types of equipment.
• Aptitude to troubleshoot existing processes and systems
• Minimum of two years’ experience in PLC’s, robotic programming, and systems integration
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office and the aptitude to quickly learn other software and technology necessary to be effective
• Experience with GMPs, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485
• Experience within the plastics and injection molding industries is preferred
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean etc. in a production environment is preferred
• Experience with Vision Inspection Systems is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to participate in activities requiring extended time spent in any area of the facility including the ability to lift, climb, kneel and stand.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Mark Anderson Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.