Automation Technician

Dana Incorporated; Paris (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated is seeking an Automation/Robotics Technician to support the development and maintenance of automated production cells. The role involves assembling, programming, and troubleshooting new work cells, and ensuring reliable operation of robotics systems and PLCs on the manufacturing floor.

You will perform preventive maintenance, assist with cell layouts, and help implement quality checks while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of Vocational School course or 2-year degree in Automation/Robotics/Engineering and/or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of RS Logix, KAREL, vision systems, and basic computer software skills
• Must be self-directed and motivated individual who is willing to accept responsibility
• Must be flexible, willing, and able to work excess hours when needed
• Attend training when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safe, efficient automated systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, robotic, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, and make recommendations/decisions.
• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance procedures and respond to unscheduled work orders.
• Assemble, install, program, and troubleshoot new work cells.
• Troubleshoot existing work cells as needed.
• Aid in design/implementation of cell layouts and various projects.
• Aid in design/implementation of quality check systems in work cells.
• Continuously improve design/operation of components in work cells.
• Keep production equipment and robotics area clean and orderly.
• Support code for programmable devices, such as robots, servo drives, and PLCs in accordance with company standards
• Aid in generating concise operator instructions for existing and new automated systems

Skills

Automation

Robotics

PLC programming

RS Logix

KAREL

Vision systems

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Education

Vocational School or 2-year degree in Automation/Robotics/Engineering

Tools

RS Logix

KAREL

Vision systems

Job description

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets - passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing safe, efficient, cost-effective, and robust automated systems that increase productivity, improve accuracy, maintain repeatability, reduce repetition, and achieve quality requirements.
• Determine solutions to mechanical, electrical, robotic, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems, and make recommendations/decisions/based on this information.
• Will include executing preventive/predictive maintenance procedures, improvements to preventive/predictive maintenance procedures, and unscheduled work orders on production cells
• Assembly, Installation, Programming, and Troubleshooting of new work cells
• Troubleshoot existing work cells as needed.
• Aid in design/implementation of cell/cell layouts, and various projects
• Aid in design/implementation of quality check systems in work cells
• Continuously improve design/operation of components in work cells.
• Keep production equipment and robotics area in clean and orderly condition at all times.
• Support code for programmable devices, such as robots, servo drives, and Programmable Logic Controllers in accordance with company standards
• Aid in generating concise operator instructions for existing and new automated systems

Education And Qualifications

• Completion of Vocational School course or 2-year degree in Automation/Robotics/Engineering and/or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of RS Logix, KAREL, vision systems, and basic computer software skills
• Must be self-directed and motivated individual who is willing to accept responsibility
• Must be flexible, willing, and able to work excess hours when needed
• Attend training when necessary.

Skills

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.