Onsite Automation & Process Technician – Yankton

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Open and collaborative culture

Global opportunities

Job summary

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. in Yankton, SD, seeks an equipment automation technician to support the Custom Process Engineering team. You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control systems and drive changeovers, calibration, and sustainment activities on-site.

You will assist engineers with automation improvements, document fixes, and contribute to 5S housekeeping and training materials while maintaining a safe manufacturing environment in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Ability to assemble, disassemble and debug equipment.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn new things.
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own equipment automation support for the Yankton team and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, motion, and control system issues.
• Support equipment setups, changeovers, and qualification runs.
• Perform sustainment activities: capture problem statements, document fixes, update troubleshooting guides, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist engineers with automation improvement projects and kaizen/continuous improvement activities.
• Support documentation and training: update work instructions, setup sheets, and checklists.
• Maintain 5S and housekeeping around automation equipment, cabinets, tooling, and spare parts.

Skills

Reading drawings

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Automation knowledge

Job description

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. in Yankton, SD, seeks an equipment automation technician to support the Custom Process Engineering team. You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control systems and drive changeovers, calibration, and sustainment activities on-site.

You will assist engineers with automation improvements, document fixes, and contribute to 5S housekeeping and training materials while maintaining a safe manufacturing environment in a fast-paced setting.