Industrial Automation Technician (Mechatronics)

Phoenix-Contact; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k matching

Time off package

Job summary

Phoenix Contact is seeking a Mechatronics Technician I to support production performance and equipment management. The role focuses on electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems with collaboration across engineering and quality to meet targets and ensure customer satisfaction.

The position requires an associate degree or 1–3 years of experience in a related field, with AutoCAD knowledge and a willingness to work in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in a production environment.
• Knowledge of industry standards and AutoCAD.
• Desire to work in a production setting and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Supports production performance and resources.
• Monitors and analyzes equipment performance for optimization.
• Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs mechanical and electrical systems.
• Coordinates improvements with build and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Designs tooling drawings in AutoCAD as needed and coordinates purchases.
• Performs machine qualification testing and documents results.
• Maintains spare parts lists and supports equipment needs.
• Executes preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Provides technical support to manufacturing personnel.
• Understands material flow and planning strategies.
• Follows PPE, ISO standards, and company procedures.
• Utilizes quality tools and continuous improvement to meet targets.

Skills

Mechatronics knowledge

Production experience

Initiative

Team player

Education

Associate degree in Mechatronics or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Industrial Automation Technician (Mechatronics)

Job Summary

The shift for this role is 12:00pm - 8:30pm M-F. The Mechatronics Technician I contributes to production performance in addition to equipment management and implementation. This role works with engineering and quality, supporting the production team in achieving established targets and assures customer satisfaction. The Mechatronics Technician I will modify, maintain, and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, equipment, and systems to ensure proper functioning.

Responsibilities

• Supports technical production performance and resources.
• Monitors and analyzes equipment performance and optimizes machine performance for efficient production.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and interprets various mechanical and electrical aspects of automatic and semi-automatic equipment, such as mechanical and pneumatic, PLC, and PC-based driven systems.
• Understands quality standards and controls quality revisions and non-conformances.
• Coordinates machine enhancements and improvements with machine build and Manufacturing Engineering department.
• Designs mechanical tooling drawings when required in AutoCAD and coordinates purchases from local tooling suppliers.
• Completes machine qualification testing and documentation for new equipment.
• Maintains spare parts list and spare parts system to support equipment.
• Executes preventative maintenance programs on all automatic and semi-automatic equipment.
• Works closely with all manufacturing personnel and provides technical support.
• Understands department processes, including material flow, planning initiatives, and strategy.
• Follows necessary PPE requirements, appropriate ISO specifications and company procedures.
• Utilizes quality tools and continuous improvement techniques to improve department targets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or another related field; Or 1 – 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in a production environment.
• Knowledge of industry standards.
• Knowledge of and desire to work in a production environment.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or other computer aided design program(s).
• Knowledge of Mechanical assembly.
• Demonstrate initiative by understanding what actions need to be taken and completing the required tasks while seeking the perspective of others as required.
• Demonstrate an honest and forthright presence by taking responsibility for own mistakes and not blaming others and by doing what he / she commits to doing.
• Work as a team player to make a difference within the business and express gratitude and appreciation to others who have provided information, assistance or support.
• Readily handle and embrace change through taking advantage of lifelong learning opportunities and being open minded and curious in the face of new challenges.

Essential Job Functions

• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Able to use pallet jack with 300-pound load.
• Able to use portable staircase and climb to 12-foot heights.
• Able to carry 20 pound/ 3 cubic feet boxes up and down portable staircase.
• Able to push 4-wheeled cart with 100-pound load.
• Able to work a 6-day week, if required.
• Able to stand or sit continually for four hours without break.
• Able to travel to offsite locations including German Headquarters for periods of up to 2 to 3 weeks.
• Regular and on-time attendance.

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!

Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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