Automation Technician

Fuyao; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuyao in Plymouth, MI is seeking an Automation Technician to maintain and optimize automation equipment on the factory floor. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, parts inventory, software backups, and implementing upgrades while ensuring a clean 5S work environment.

The role requires at least one year of robotics maintenance and programming experience with a preference for advanced robotics know-how.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and manufacturing plant experience.
• Minimum of one year of general robotics maintenance and programming experience.
• Five or more years of maintenance experience.
• Understanding of injection molding machine systems, including electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
• Advanced robotics experience, including programming.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of automation equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate inventory of spare parts related to automation equipment.
• Back up and update automation programs to ensure system reliability.
• Develop and implement equipment modification and upgrade plans, as well as inspection schedules.
• Perform routine hardware inspections, including dust protection, component tightening, and replacement of worn parts.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in compliance with 5S standards.
• Provide training and guidance on equipment operation and best practices to relevant personnel.
• Robotics Programming and Mechatronics
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Project Management
• Ethical Conduct
• Time Management

Skills

Robotics programming

Mechatronics

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Project management

5S / Workplace organization

Training and mentoring

Time management

Job description

Full Time Key Position Plymouth, MI, US

Summary/Objective:

The Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining and managing automation equipment, including spare parts inventory, system backups, and operational efficiency. This role ensures equipment reliability through regular inspections, modifications, and upgrades while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Additionally, the technician provides training on equipment operations and best practices.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure the smooth operation of automation equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Manage and maintain an accurate inventory of spare parts related to automation equipment.
• Regularly back up and update automation programs to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
• Develop and implement equipment modification and upgrade plans, as well as inspection schedules.
• Perform routine hardware inspections, including dust protection, component tightening, and replacement of worn parts.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in compliance with 5S standards.
• Provide training and guidance on equipment operation and best practices to relevant personnel.
• Robotics Programming and Mechatronics
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Project Management
• Ethical Conduct
• Time Management

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisor responsibility.

• This position is primarily on the facility floor with light desk work. Regularly working with automation equipment and mechanical tools.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

this is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel:

Sometimes travel to our supplier may happen.

Required Education and Experience:

• Basic mechanical aptitude and manufacturing plant experience.
• Minimum of one year of general robotics maintenance and programming experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Five or more years of maintenance experience.
• Understanding of injection molding machine systems, including electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
• Advanced robotics experience, including programming.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.