Automation Technician I: Hands-On Robotics & Growth

Accumold

Ankeny (IA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Accumold in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Regular Full Time automation professional to build and maintain production automation systems. You will troubleshoot, design components, and mentor others while supporting multifunctional teams.

The role requires an associate degree or two-year technical training, plus experience with PLC/HMI, AutoCAD, and robot control software. Overtime and occasional travel may be required as part of normal operations.

Qualifications

Two-year technical or associate degree in automation, robotics, electronics or related field.
Two years relevant control systems manufacturing experience preferred.
Training in computer controls for industrial processes required.

Responsibilities

Replaces electrical components such as sensors, motors, etc.; fabricates cables and connectors; wires panels using schematics (backplane).
Properly use hand tools; properly uses measurement equipment.
Marks up schematics; documents changes to software settings in Azure.
Maintains organized and standardized file structure; manages files on laptop and network locations; safely interacts with Windows and network locations.
Navigates robot software; manipulates robots safely; updates source control properly; troubleshoots root cause.
Navigates AVI software; monitors AVI performance; identifies reasons for defects; updates source control properly.
Navigates control software; monitors input/output variables; identifies machine issues; updates source control properly.
Completes project tasks; communicates progress to project leader.
Follows safety procedures.
Overtime may be required; occasional travel may be requested.