Automation Technician I: Robotics & Controls Specialist

Accumold

Ankeny (IA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Accumold in Ankeny, IA is seeking an automation/controls technician to build, troubleshoot, and improve production automation systems. You will plan components, design subsystems, and mentor others while supporting production.

The role requires a two-year technical degree and at least two years of control systems experience; familiarity with PLC/HMI, CAD tools, and Azure-based changes is helpful. This is a non-exempt full-time position in a climate-controlled facility.

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 computer and network locations; safely interacts with Windows and network locations.
Navigates robot software; manipulates robots safely; updates source control properly; interprets logic flow in robot program to troubleshoot root cause.
Navigates AVI software; monitors AVI performance; identifies reasons for defects; interprets logic flow in AVI program to troubleshoot root cause; understands common AVI software functions; updates source control properly.
Navigates control software; monitors control input and output variables in software and on hardware; identifies machine issues using control program; updates source control properly.
Completes project tasks as assigned; communicates progress to project leader.
Follows safety procedures.
Exhibits initiative and persistence to overcome obstacles in order to meet performance goals; Works with team well to accomplish goals.
Performs other duties as required.