Maintenance II

Automation Technician

Leadec is seeking an Automation Technician for projects involving AGVs, (Automated Guided Vehicles). Candidate should have a strong technical background with an emphasis on control systems. Training will be provided. AGV experience is preferred but not required. Will be working primarily with MiRs brand AGVs, but will have exposure to various brands.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair active problems with the AGV Systems as required to achieve customer production and required up-time.
• Have the ability to diagnose controls problems and make required updates to the AGVs virtual pathing using programming methods and updating the internal operating logic in accordance with the manufactures published software updates.

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair AGV systems in the customers facility
• Interpret controls drawings and software logic as required during maintenance and troubleshooting equipment.
• Verifies proper machine operation after preventative maintenance procedures have been completed.
• Verifies all peripheral equipment is in place, functional and safe to operate.
• Work with team members daily on preventative maintenance activities.
• Be willing to provide assistance to other team members as requested by the Maintenance Project Manager.
• Share operational and troubleshooting knowledge of the AGV and other automated systems with other team members based on your experience and knowledge.
• Verify that trained personnel have understood the operational and diagnostic training you have provided.
• May interface directly with customer or customer technical personnel to identify and implement repair actions on non-working equipment.
• Loads updated software and or patches as published by the equipment manufacturer and tests to insure equipment is functioning correctly.
• Debugs manual and automatic sequence to determine root cause of problems in customer's equipment. Works closely with project management and customer to make sure machine operation meets the customer's requirements.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
. This position requires that the person be a highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently.

. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

. Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.

. Must have strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft office and have ability to learn multiple platforms.

. Effective interpersonal skills to work with the customer, maintenance teams, subcontractors, and site occupants.

. Knowledge in industry standards and best practices.

. Strong work ethic.

. Possess a strong customer service mentality.

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Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key actions of job.