Production Automation Technician

Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc.; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance ECU production assembly lines through effective monitoring and training. This role focuses on improving maintenance processes, leading troubleshooting efforts, and ensuring the smooth operation of critical equipment. The ideal candidate will possess a technical background and a strong commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Motivated to learn and enjoy teamwork.
• Proven ability to lead troubleshooting efforts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and sustain critical KPIs for ECU production assembly lines.
• Assist with defect reduction activities and support maintenance staff.

Skills

Electrical Experience

Mechanical Experience

Troubleshooting Abilities

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Prioritization Skills

Education

2-Year Technical Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

PLCs

HMIs

Robotics

Vision Systems

Job description

Description

This position will be responsible for monitoring and sustaining critical KPIs for ECU production assembly lines, analyzing maintenance skill sets, developing and executing training, and mentoring maintenance staff. The focus is on improving maintenance troubleshooting and execution.

Primary responsibilities include assisting with defect reduction activities, supporting and training maintenance staff, leading improvement projects, and conducting root cause and countermeasure activities.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should be motivated to learn, enjoy teamwork, have electrical and mechanical experience, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, time management, prioritization skills, and strong troubleshooting abilities.

Proven ability to lead troubleshooting efforts and identify root causes of equipment failures.

Knowledge of PCs and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.).

Possession of a 2-year technical degree and relevant work experience.

Beneficial Skills

• Advanced knowledge and experience with PLCs and HMIs (Keyence, Allen Bradley, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge and experience with robotics (Fanuc, Yamaha, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge and experience with vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, etc.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hitachi is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) — Females, Minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of your request and contact information to [e-mail]. Other inquiries will not be responded to.