Automation Technician - Second Shift PLC/Robotics

Robert Bosch Group

Lincolnshire (IL)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 41,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Robert Bosch Group in Lincolnshire, IL, is seeking an experienced technician to maintain and optimize automated production systems. You will troubleshoot, perform start-ups, upgrades, and preventative maintenance on robotics, PLCs, servo drives, and vision systems.

The role requires an associate degree in mechatronics or related field and at least three years of hands-on automation maintenance. This is a 2nd shift, 3:00pm–11:30pm, with a $2 shift premium and a pay rate of $25–$30 per hour.

Qualifications

Associate degree in mechatronics, factory automation, robotics or similar field or equivalent experience
Minimum three years’ experience working with automated systems, mechanical, electrical and/or robotic maintenance
Basic PLC understanding and troubleshooting
Allen Bradley Studio 5000 (preferred), or equivalent ladder logic programming
Basic robotic knowledge, understanding of functions, and programming; EPSON (preferred), FANUC, UR or similar
Experience with 3D and 2D modeling systems; CREO Parametric (preferred), Solidworks, AutoCAD Inventor, AutoCAD
Ability to communicate with Manufacturing management, engineers, and technicians
Demonstrated technical aptitude and a strong desire for continuous improvement
Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Detect and assess problems: resolve; debug; troubleshoot; to provide solutions to automated systems, robotic malfunctions, and reliability issues
Work independently with little to no direction to determine and implement corrective actions on equipment and processes
Ensure proper safety procedures are always in use and utilized / followed
Perform equipment start-ups and shutdowns, modifications, and upgrades on all automation systems
Respond in a timely manner to all issues to ensure productivity and efficiency of automated systems
Provide technical support to improve equipment operations and performance
Maintain all production equipment in good, clean, and functioning condition
Apply appropriate preventative maintenance (PM) methods in planned and unplanned maintenance requests
Understand and analyze interactions between all components and systems: mechanical, servo, robotic, electrical, etc.
Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly fashion
Understand the operation and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLC), as well as servo drives, vision systems, laser marking systems, etc.
Assist in implementation of new equipment and sub-assembly systems
Work cooperatively with the Manufacturing team
Other projects as assigned by manager