Automation Technician: Robotics, PLC & Vision Systems

American Orthodontics Corporation; Sheboygan (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company matching

Profit sharing

Paid vacation & 11 paid holidays

Job summary

American Orthodontics Corporation in Sheboygan, WI is seeking an Automation/Electrical Technician to integrate robotics, vision systems and PLCs into automated production cells. You will layout electrical panels and drive continuous improvements, partnering with maintenance to troubleshoot on the shop floor.

Qualifications: high school diploma, associate degree in electronics/controls, and 3 years manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in electronics, electromechanical or controls.
• 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency with PLCs and Omron experience a plus.
• Proficiency with HMIs, vision systems, and robotics.
• Proficiency with PC-based systems including networking.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Integrate robotics, vision systems, part feeders, PLCs into automated production cells.
• Layout and build electrical panels; upgrade control panels and wiring as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement on existing automated equipment; upgrade controls and integrate new equipment.
• Partner with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and correct equipment issues on the floor.
• Create new electrical schematics and update existing ones; ensure safety compliance.

Skills

PLC programming

Omron PLCs

HMI programming

Vision systems

Robotics

Networking

Education

Associate degree in electronics/controls

High school diploma

Tools

Omron PLCs

Vision systems

Motion drives

Networking equipment

Job description

American Orthodontics Corporation in Sheboygan, WI is seeking an Automation/Electrical Technician to integrate robotics, vision systems and PLCs into automated production cells. You will layout electrical panels and drive continuous improvements, partnering with maintenance to troubleshoot on the shop floor.

Qualifications: high school diploma, associate degree in electronics/controls, and 3 years manufacturing experience.