Automation Technician

Company: Kelly Engineering Resources
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Job Title: Automation Technician Location: Waukesha, WI Duration: Direct Hire Pay: $35.00-$40.00/hr. DOE Kelly Services is seeking a highly skilled and talented Automation Technician for a customer in Waukesha, WI. This position will require approximately 30% travel to customer sites. Under general supervision of the Automation Manager, assists with electrical design of controls and power distribution, modifies and tests PLC software, tests control hardware and systems. Works as a member of a project team and coordinates work with others. Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains products/equipment. Trains employees, identifies, analyzes, and repairs product failures, orders and replaces parts as needed. Determines and recommends which products or services best fit the customers' needs. Contributes to new system concepts and customer contact. Performs site installations and start-ups, achieves an on-time completion of project within project budget. ' Essential Duties & Responsibilities* Meets project schedules. Provides manufacturing manager and lead project engineer with timely status reports of projects.* Reviews installation layouts, mechanical prints and electrical schematic drawings.* Modify existing control systems and robot software either in hours/ or in the field as needed. * Performs in-house testing on control components and systems. Performs equipment tests at vendor site as needed. * Create, modify, and troubleshoot programming for ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman robots* Assists with panel wiring and mechanical assembly to meet project schedules. * Travel as required (which will be 30% or more) to complete project and service tasks. * Supports customer training efforts. * Maintains a strong company presence and positive working relationship with customers, subcontractors, vendors and co-workers to accomplish smooth system start-ups. * Perform field services duties as assigned * Perform Preventative Maintenance of customer equipment as assigned * Stay current in new developments in the industry. * Comply with all quality and safety regulations. * Other responsibilities as assigned. ' QUALIFICATIONS * Associates Degree in related field; equivalent combination of education, training and experience * 5+ years' experience in control systems activities * Ability to travel at least 30%.* Knowledge of common control, computer architecture, and networking'* Ability to read and interpret documents such as correspondences, safety regulations, instruction and procedure manuals. Ability to write correspondences and routine reports. * Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions, percent's and decimals. * Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, and interest. '* Requires the ability to operate a wide variety of standard office equipment, such as a computer and keyboard, a calculator, telephone, FAX, photocopier, etc. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Power Point, and OutlookQualified and interested candidates should email resume and references for consideration to ray.brown@kellyengineering.com. Kelly Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ' Why Kelly--?Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. With Kelly-- Engineering, our experts connect you with leading organizations where you can learn and grow, collaborate on innovative projects, and keep your skills sharp with top technology. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects, or are looking for something more long-term, we're here every step of the way to find your dream engineering job.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.

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