Automation Technician II

Challenge Mfg. Company LLC; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESOP Shares

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking an Automation Technician I to provide production support including setup, troubleshoot, and maintain automated welding cells at our Cusseta, AL plant. Mentor technicians, perform checks, follow safety protocols, and contribute to preventive maintenance.

The role requires PLC knowledge, mechatronics background, and 3+ years in automation/welding roles. On-site, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, M-F, alignment with ESOP-based employee ownership and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor Automation Technician level I members as well as Weld Technicians.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Robot programming basics

Welding troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Teach Pendant Programming

Preventive maintenance

PLC knowledge

Reading mechanical prints

Safety procedures

Education

Mechatronics certificate

Journeyperson card

Associates degree in mechatronics/controls/maintenance

2-year technical degree

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

**Who We Are:** Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations. Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success! Challenge is *#QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!* **Who We Want:**Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within a production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assess welding/robotic applications, as well as mentor Auto Technician I and Auto Technician trainees.**What You’ll Do:**• Mentor Automation Technician level I members as well as Weld Technicians• Ability to execute with proficiency all duties and responsibilities requirements of Automation technician I• Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment• Demonstrate intermediate level proficiency in troubleshooting using electrical / mechanical prints• Perform, train, and critique equipment preventative maintenance• Use electrical system knowledge and electrical schematics / prints to troubleshoot electrical components and circuits (Connecting circuit breakers, transformers, or other components in a junction box or panel): Basic Level w/Electrician Assistance• Wiring harnesses• Drive systems• Relays• Boards• Motors• Modify and perform basic programming tasks of robots in all robotic applications• Basic Teach Pendant Programming• TCP Verification• I/O Simulation• Move Creation/Modification• Intermediate weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, projection welding, Pneumatic systems, etc.)**When and Where:**This will be a 1 Shift /6:00 AM - 4:30 PM M-F position located at our Plant in Cusseta, AL.**What You Need to Have:**• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.• Industrial truck and aerial platform licenses (required).• Excellent verbal communication skills (required).• Experience with Microsoft applications (i.e., word, excel, outlook, etc.).• Knowledge of PLC systems and Basic programming methods (required).• Industrial Maintenance / Machine Repair / Electrician Journeyman certification, or 2-year technical degree, or equivalent work experience (required).• Successful completion of Automation technician II written and performance tests (required).• 3 years of Weld Technician, Automation Technician, or equivalent experience (required).• Mechatronics certificate or journeyperson card (preferred).• Associates degree in mechatronics, controls, maintenance technician (preferred).• Minimum 6 years combined experience and education as an Automation Technician (preferred).• Strong electrical background in industrial and automated systems (preferred).### Who We AreChallenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!Challenge is ***#QualityDriven** and **#PeoplePowered!***### What We OfferWe’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.