Robotics Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Daimler Truck AG; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a hands-on robotics and automation specialist to operate, test, and maintain unmanned and servo-mechanical equipment in our High Point, NC facility. You will assist engineers in testing and design of robotics systems and programs for PLCs.

The role involves reading blueprints, wiring, calibrating hydraulic/pneumatic assemblies, and training teammates to install and use robots, while following safety and quality procedures in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English language structure and grammar.
• Knowledge of machines, tools, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of circuits, boards, processors, and software.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and orders.
• Detail-oriented with precision measuring skills.
• Ability to adjust machine controls to exact positions.
• Knowledge of equipment, facilities, and materials procurement.
• General maintenance aptitude for equipment.

Responsibilities

• Align and assemble component parts with hand/tools and microscopes.
• Analyze and record test results and document findings.
• Install electrical parts using soldering equipment and hand tools.
• Read blueprints and diagrams to determine assembly methods.
• Repair and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies.
• Test performance with oscilloscopes and electronic meters.
• Verify dimensions with precision instruments.
• Develop, test, and program new robots and PLCs.
• Operate metalworking machines for housings and fixtures.
• Train others to install, operate, and maintain robots.
• Perform all duties to the prescribed standard.

Skills

English language knowledge

Machinery knowledge

Circuit boards and electronics

Reading blueprints/diagrams

Tools

Soldering equipment

Measuring instruments

Oscilloscopes/test instruments

Job description

Inside the Role

Operate, test, and maintain unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

What You Drive at DTNA

• Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, and microscopes.

• Analyze and record test results, and prepare written testing documentation.

• Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.

• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.

• Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.

• Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, and bridges.

• Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.

• Develop, test, and program new robots and PLCs.

• Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures.

• Train others to install, use, and maintain robots.

• Perform all duties to the prescribed standard.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

• Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.

• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• General Safety

• Quality System

• Hazardous Waste Management may be required

• TOS system

• Lock-out/Tag-out

• Confined Space

• Elevated Work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Light to medium effort equal to frequent lifting or moving lightweight materials

• Regularly required to sit or stand, bend at the waist and reach knee to head height and overhead reaching

• Regularly required to kneel or crouch

• Use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things

• Quickly move hands, hand and arm coordination, or two hands to grasp, or manipulate objects

• Keep hand and arm steady while moving one arm or while holding one arm and hand in one position.

• Frequent exertion of muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.

• May be required to work at elevated heights including on platforms and ladders above 4 feet.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• The use of safety glasses, goggles, or a face shield, safety shoes, gloves, and hearing protection is required

• The use of a respirator, including tight-fitting-seal types, may be required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Manufacturing/ shop environment

• May be required to enter permit required confined spaces

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

High Point, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screen

• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.