Automation Technician

TVH; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TVH in Olathe, KS is seeking an Automation Technician for full-time work on computer-controlled and robotic systems within the warehouse. You will operate within the Automation Team to support daily operations and maintain automated equipment.

The role requires 2+ years in commissioning or maintaining industrial automation, strong PLC/HMI/drives knowledge (Siemens and Allen-Bradley), and a degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation or related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in commissioning or maintaining industrial automation systems.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Electrical / Controls / Automation / Robotics / Instrumentation Engineering/Technology
• Basic computer skills (Google Workspace)
• Strong command of English Language both written and verbal a must
• Proficient in Siemens Simatic S7 (TIA, Drives, Profinet, Profisafe)
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley tools (Rs Logix 5/500/5000, Factory Talk View)
• Working knowledge in troubleshooting industrial networks.
• Working knowledge in drives (VFD/Servo) issues
• Working knowledge in troubleshooting electrical circuits (24VDC to 480VAC)
• Working knowledge in troubleshooting controls issues

Responsibilities

• Repairing and maintaining the computer-controlled systems and robotic devices used within the warehouse to maximize efficiency.
• Work within the Automation Team and support day-to-day operations of TVH.
• Provide expertise to advance automated systems across the site.
• Install, maintain and inspect workstation and control-system installations throughout the facility.
• Perform preventative maintenance on material handling and automated equipment.
• Undertake emergency troubleshooting to determine problems with machines.
• Adhere to company policy and health and safety standards.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency with automation.
• Provide status updates and support to operations staff.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership on assigned projects.

Skills

Siemens S7 (TIA Portal)

HMI (TIA Portal)

Drives (TIA Portal)

Profinet networking

Industrial print reading

Troubleshooting controls

Electrical circuits 24VDC-480VAC

Industrial networks troubleshooting

Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5/500/5000

FactoryTalk View

Education

Electrical/Controls/Automation/Robotics/Instrumentation Eng/Tech

Tools

RSLogix 5/500/5000

FactoryTalk View

Google Workspace

Job description

Full-time | Automation | Location – Olathe, KS, 66062

The Automation Technician will be responsible for repairing and maintaining the computer-controlled systems and robotic devices used within the warehouse to maximize efficiency. This position will work within the Automation Team and support the day to day operations of TVH.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Experience troubleshooting and modification of Siemens PLC (TIA portal), HMI (TIA Portal), and Drives (TIA Portal). Networking experience/Profinet.
• Experience troubleshooting hardwired systems and print reading (US and European style prints)
• Provide expertise to continue the advancement of automated systems throughout a site
• Install, maintain and inspect workstation and control-system installations throughout a facility
• Preventative maintenance on all material handling and automated equipment
• Undertake emergency troubleshooting to determine problems associated with the machines
• Adhere to company policy, and health and safety standards
• Identifying opportunities to increase efficiency with automation
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Provide status updates, manage expectations and provide support to operations staff
• Work with team members, and leadership on assigned projects

How To Succeed

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in commissioning or maintaining industrial automation systems
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Electrical / Controls / Automation / Robotics / Instrumentation Engineering/Technology
• Basic computer skills (Google Workspace)
• Strong command of English Language both written and verbal a must
• Proficient in Siemens Simatic S7 (TIA, Drives, Profinet, Profisafe)
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley tools (Rs Logix 5/500/5000, Factory Talk View)
• Working knowledge in troubleshooting industrial networks.
• Working knowledge in drives (VFD/Servo) issues
• Working knowledge in troubleshooting electrical circuits (24VDC to 480VAC)
• Working knowledge in troubleshooting controls issues