Automation Technician - 3rd Shift

Shiseido; East Windsor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 69,037,000 - 94,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Shiseido Americas in New Jersey is seeking an Automation Technician responsible for maintaining and operating automated production lines, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency. You will run lines with robotics, conveyors, and packaging equipment, troubleshoot systems, perform changeovers, and record performance data.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, English communication, basic math and mechanical skills, and the ability to read HMI faults and PLC ladder logic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical training is required.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic math skills are required for measurements and data interpretation.
• Basic mechanical skills to support equipment setup and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read HMI fault codes and troubleshoot information.
• Understanding PLC ladder logic and SMED principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated production lines including robotics, conveyors, and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot system issues and elevate when needed.
• Set up and verify equipment functionality and safety.
• Perform changeovers and adjustments without mechanical support.
• Measure and record data related to operating equipment and downtime.

Skills

English communication

Basic math skills

Basic mechanical skills

Read HMI fault codes

Understanding PLC ladder logic

SMED

Equipment parameter integration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent technical training

Job description

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Without compromising our steadfast commitment to Quality, Safety and Sustainability our manufacturing and packaging facility produces in excess of 70MM units per year. This is a demonstration of our can-do attitude, collaborative spirit, focus on innovation and continuous improvement mindset. Always People First!

Job Summary

The Automation Technician is responsible for providing technical, mechanical, and operational skills needed to deliver outstanding results in the key areas of the automatic lines, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

What You Will Do

• You will perform all duties in accordance with company and site-specific safety policies and procedures.
• You will be responsible for running our automated production lines which include robotics, HMI screens, conveyors, automated packaging equipment, etc.
• You will troubleshoot and correct system material flow issues.
• You will troubleshoot basic mechanical, electrical, and computer systems issues and elevate as appropriate.
• You will set up and verify the functionality and safety of equipment.
• You will operate production lines and equipment, including safety startup, clearing jams, manual operations, and format changes.
• You will perform troubleshooting and make necessary process adjustments to improve run time.
• You will conduct changeovers and equipment adjustments without mechanical support.
• You will achieve required efficiency and throughput on automated lines.
• You will measure and record data associated with operating equipment.
• You can run your own operation, responsibility for all reporting (parts completion reports, downtime reports, etc.).
• You can work in a team environment.
• You will support departmental and organizational goals and objectives.
• You will follow all GMP and Safety requirements.

Who You Are

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent technical training
• You can communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• You have basic math skills
• You have basic mechanical skills
• You can understand and read HMI faults and troubleshoot information.
• You understand PLC ladder logic.
• You understand SMED.
• You can understand and integrate equipment parameters.
• You have a practical attitude and ability to learn new skills.

Physical Requirements

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, if applicable. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the area of work or tasks being performed. Required PPE may include, but is not limited to, eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, or additional protective clothing.

Frequency

Standing

Over 2/3

Walking

1/3 to 2/3

Sitting

Not Applicable

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

Over 2/3

Reach with hands and arms

Over 2/3

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl

Under 1/3

Lifting/Carrying Requirement

Frequency

Up to 10 pounds

Over 2/3

Up to 25 pounds

1/3 to 2/3

Up to 50 pounds

Under 1/3

If this sounds like you, we want you on our team.

Your Dreams. Our Future.

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You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with 6% Company Match
• Talent Development & Learning Programs
• Internal & International Mobility
• Product Discounts & Annual Gratis
• Employee Led Affinity Groups
• Tuition Reimbursement

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law

Salary

$24.12 - $33.16/ hour