Resident Automation Technician

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Peach Bottom (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TGW is seeking a Resident Automation Technician III to support our client on all automation-related topics. Based at customer sites in Pennsylvania, you will troubleshoot, repair, and optimize automated equipment, including conveyors and shuttle systems, while maintaining a professional client relationship.

The role requires an associate degree or technical certificate in a related field and at least three years of industrial maintenance experience. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years maintaining and repairing equipment in industrial settings.
• Experience with conveyors, AS/RS, shuttle systems, and automation components.

Responsibilities

• Resolve customer equipment issues quickly and effectively.
• Complete work orders and related maintenance tasks on automated equipment onsite.
• Maintain and troubleshoot conveyors, cranes, shuttles, scale checks, and carton-opening systems.
• Adhere to high quality standards and health & safety regulations.
• Optimize automation performance to meet KPIs and support operations with customer interface.
• Monitor site spare parts inventory and coordinate parts availability.
• Collaborate with TGW Lifetime Services to document issues and lessons learned.

Skills

Electromechanical troubleshooting

HMI/SCADA experience

Engineering drawings interpretation

Profibus/Profinet knowledge

Communications skills

MS Office proficiency

Travel up to 10%

PLC programming/troubleshooting

Education

Associates degree or Technical Certificate in Controls/Mechatronics/Industrial Maintenance/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title:

Resident Automation Technician

Location:

Pennsylvania

Duration:

Long Term

Client:

TGW

SUMMARY:

The Resident Automation Technician III supports our customer on all automation-related topics. This position requires a broad-based electrical and mechanical skillset and a proactive approach to improve the site’s performance through trouble-shooting and hands-on repair. Based at our customer sites, the Resident Automation Technician III must represent the TGW image and ensure that a professional relationship with the client is developed and maintained.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Resolve customer equipment issues as quickly and practically as possible.
• Complete work assignments and the associated work orders as assigned.
• Complete maintenance activities pertaining to the automated equipment onsite, including conveyors, cranes, shuttles, scale checks, and carton-opening systems. Lead maintenance efforts to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues requiring in-depth technical knowledge.
• Adhere to the highest quality standards, while always ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Optimize automation efficiency and performance to ensure delivery of contracted KPIs. Interface with the customer as needed to support operations.
• Monitor and maintain the site spare parts inventory, as applicable.
• Collaborate with the broader TGW Lifetime Services team to track, document, and communicate issues and lessons learned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

Associate degree or Technical Certificate in Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience

Minimum three (3) years of demonstrated experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment in industrial, warehousing/distribution, or related environments.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of electromechanical troubleshooting and repair of material-handling conveyors, AS/RS, and shuttle systems.
• Familiarity with Human Machine Interface (HMI) and/or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings for use in diagnostics.
• Knowledge of Profibus and Profinet.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting knowledge preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Requires ability to walk, climb, stand, carry materials, stoop, kneel, bend, stretch, push and pull
• Must be able to coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving
• Must be able to keep or regain the body’s balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
• Must be able to use hands to handle, control, feel, grasp, move and/or assemble objects, tools or controls
• Must be able to be physically active and use muscles for extended periods without getting tired or out of breath
• Requires prolonged period of standing and walking
• Must be able to climb a 70 foot fixed ladder (ladder has rest points every10ft)
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs; average lift less than 20 lbs
• Must be able to adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects
• While looking forward, must be able to see objects or movements that are off to the side
• Must be able to visually inspect machines
• Must be able to see differences between colors, shades and brightness
• Exposed to moving and/or motorized equipment, machinery, parts and electricity that require safety protocols
• Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand
• Must be able to understand the speech of others
• Must be able to hear sounds and recognize the difference between them
• Must be able to focus on one source of sound and ignore others
• Must be able to determine from which direction a sound came
• Must be able to use critical PPE correctly
• Exposed to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather based on geographic region