ILUS - Field Automation Technician II

Daifuku North America; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku North America seeks a field service technician to diagnose and repair electro-mechanical issues on automated material handling systems. You will perform on-site setup, programming, and customer training with minimal supervision.

The role requires 3–5 years in the mechanical/electronics field, an associates degree or equivalent, PLC troubleshooting, ability to read drawings, and strong communication. Travel up to 75% for two weeks at a time.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in mechanical/electronics field.
• Associates degree or equivalent in mechanical/electrical.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot material handling equipment.
• Use PLCs to troubleshoot equipment.
• Read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Interpret policies and procedures and apply them.
• Intermediate MS Office skills.
• Strong communication and customer service orientation.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical problems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and debug issues.
• Set up, program and train at customer sites.
• Prepare detailed service reports and paperwork.
• Follow up with customers to ensure resolution.
• Perform preventive maintenance programs.
• Complete training plans and safety requirements.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Travel up to 75% for up to two weeks at a time.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Team oriented

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Organized

Detail-oriented

Safety awareness

Education

Associates degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

PLC

MS Office

Job description

Works with minimal supervision to resolve electro-mechanical issues and equipment errors on automated material handling systems and related equipment and perform repair and preventive maintenance. Performs on-site set-up, programming, and customer training.

Responsibilities

• Uses advanced troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair mechanical problems
• Performs PLC troubleshooting and debugging
• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems using technical drawings
• Performs on-site set-up, programming, and training
• Completes detailed reports and other paperwork
• Follows up on completed work with customers and other departments to ensure resolution
• Follows all Preventive Maintenance programs
• Completes all assigned training plans
• Complies with all safety programs, policies and procedures
• Travels up to 75% for up to two weeks at a time

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience working in the mechanical/electronics field
• Associates degree from vocational school or college with focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field or equivalent experience
• Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot all material handling equipment and components
• Ability to utilize the Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) for troubleshooting equipment
• Ability to execute assigned tasks
• Ability to interpret and modify mechanical and electrical drawings
• Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures and relate them to others
• Intermediate computer skills including MS Office
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Customer service orientation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented
• Team orientation
• Knowledge of safe industrial work practices

Hourly Rate: $27-$38

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