Senior Automation & Robotics Maintenance Technician

ESSILORLUXOTTICA; Smithfield (RI); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

FGX International is seeking a Senior Automation Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot PLCs and robotics, and implement fixes in our Rhode Island facility. You will collaborate with Engineers, support teams, and Tech Support to upgrade equipment, Commission fixtures, and document changes in SAP PM.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent, 3+ years in automated manufacturing, and strong problem-solving across mechanical, electrical, and controls

Formación

• Associate’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology, or technical certification in electrical repair/maintenance.
• 3+ years maintaining and troubleshooting automated equipment in manufacturing.
• Analytical problem-solver with familiarity in controls software.
• Hands-on knowledge of DC, AC, and stepper motors; PLCs; digital I/O; proximity/ultrasonic/photoelectric sensors.
• Experience with 120–220 VAC and 3-phase 480 VAC.
• VFD/PLC/HMI troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of robotics/HMI/PLC and Microsoft Office.
• Strong field problem-solving, a collaborative, can-do mindset, and clear written reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with Engineers and Tech Support to tune, upgrade, and enhance automated distribution equipment.
• Diagnose issues across mechanical, electrical, and computer/controls layers; resolve and harden against recurrence.
• Repair or replace components (e.g., sensors, wiring) and validate performance.
• Assemble and commission fixtures, machinery, and robotic equipment.
• Support applications development as needed.
• Service equipment, record changes, and share feedback with Tech Support and Automation teams.
• Execute preventative maintenance on all equipment; document thoroughly in SAP PM.
• Restore equipment rapidly via deep troubleshooting of faulted systems, subsystems, and components.
• Use computer interfaces and custom software to troubleshoot equipment behavior.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and service manuals.
• Maintain orderly, safe work areas; remove and properly handle replaced parts after repairs.
• Report and follow up on safety concerns.

Conocimientos

PLC control

Robotics systems

Sensors & actuators

Electrical troubleshooting

HMI/SCADA

SAP PM

Microsoft Office

Educación

Associate degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology

Herramientas

ABB robots

Denso robots

Fanuc robots

CNC machinery

CMMS (SAP/CMMS)

HMI/PLC tools

Descripción del empleo

FGX International is seeking a Senior Automation Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot PLCs and robotics, and implement fixes in our Rhode Island facility. You will collaborate with Engineers, support teams, and Tech Support to upgrade equipment, Commission fixtures, and document changes in SAP PM.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent, 3+ years in automated manufacturing, and strong problem-solving across mechanical, electrical, and controls