Automation Technician - 2nd Shift

ABB Inc.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Automation Technician where you'll play a vital role in ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in automation processes. This position focuses on troubleshooting and supporting advanced automation systems, including Vision Systems and PLC Controls, in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to promoting Lean manufacturing practices and achieving production goals. If you're passionate about automation and eager to contribute to innovative solutions, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Controls, Systems, and/or Automation.
• Familiarity with vision systems, PLCs, and robotics.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting factory's Vision Systems, SCADA, PLC Controls, and Robotics.
• Managing multiple urgent projects and ensuring timely communication.
• Promoting Lean manufacturing concepts for efficient production.

Skills

Controls Systems

Automation

Lean Manufacturing

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Associates degree in Controls Engineering

Mechatronics

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

PLC Controls

Vision Systems

Digital Torque Systems

Robotics

Job description

Automation Technician - 2nd Shift

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.

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Reporting To

Automation Manager

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you will be the first line of defense for line-down situations relating to automation at the US Motion Headquarters in New Berlin, WI. Your focus will be on ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. You will report to the Automation Manager and be instrumental in deploying, troubleshooting, and supporting automation field devices.

The work model for this role is onsite. It contributes to the Motion Drive Products division in New Berlin, WI. Your main responsibilities include:

1. Troubleshooting and supporting the factory's Vision Systems, SCADA, PLC Controls, Conveyor Automation, Digital Torque Systems, Robotics, and related equipment.
2. Sustaining a plant-wide SCADA network to ensure connectivity and control of field devices, requiring familiarity with computers and various software applications.
3. Contributing to the creation of safe automation practices while achieving productivity and quality goals.
4. Managing multiple urgent and critical projects, timelines, and priorities with timely communication to all involved parties.
5. Promoting Lean manufacturing concepts to ensure efficient production practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Controls, Systems, and/or Automation.
• Ability to work on second shift (2:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Monday - Friday).
• Familiarity with vision systems, digital torque systems, PLCs, robotics, and automation equipment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivated, customer-oriented, capable of multi-tasking and stress management.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English.
• Legal work authorization for employment in the US.
• Preferred: Associates degree in Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.

More About Us

ABB Drive Products serves industries and infrastructure with world-class drives and PLCs. Our global presence helps customers improve energy efficiency, productivity, and safety.

We value diversity and invite you to apply for your next career step within ABB. Visit www.abb.com to learn more about our solutions worldwide. #MyABBStory

We look forward to your application. For more about ABB, visit our website.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ABB is an EEO and Affirmative Action employer promoting workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family leave status, or veteran status.

For your rights as an applicant, visit:

• EEOC Rights
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Applicants may review the Affirmative Action Plan at designated ABB facilities by contacting HR. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request by calling 1-888-694-7762 or emailing [e-mail]. Resumes sent via this method will not be accepted.