Senior Automation Technician – Robotics and Vision Systems

Nordson Corporation; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson MEDICAL is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Technician to provide electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical support for automated assembly and test equipment. You will work with robotics, machine vision, ultrasonic welding, leak testing, and process improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree or equivalent, strong hands-on troubleshooting skills, and experience with Fanuc robots, Cognex vision systems, and PLC

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience using electrical test equipment on low-voltage DC and 120/240 VAC systems.
• Understanding of PLC ladder logic and industrial controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated assembly and test equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation-related issues.
• Support feeder bowls, robotic pick-and-place systems, and part alignment equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain Fanuc robots, Cognex vision systems, and IR vision inspection systems.
• Support ultrasonic welding, leak testing, and pressure decay testing equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment repairs to minimize downtime.
• Support equipment validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Monitor machine performance and recommend improvements.
• Assist production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams with technical issues.
• Interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Robotics

Machine Vision

Troubleshooting

Electrical Systems

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Associate degree or equivalent tech training

Tools

Fanuc robotics

Cognex vision systems

PLC controls

Job description

Nordson MEDICAL is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Technician to provide electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical support for automated assembly and test equipment. You will work with robotics, machine vision, ultrasonic welding, leak testing, and process improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree or equivalent, strong hands-on troubleshooting skills, and experience with Fanuc robots, Cognex vision systems, and PLC