Automation Technician

Overview

Automation Technician role at Challenge Manufacturing.

Challenge Manufacturing's mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within a production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assess welding / robotic applications, as well as mentor Automation Technician I and II team members.
• Mentor Automation Technician level I & II members as well as Weld Technicians.
• Ability to execute with proficiency all duties and responsibilities requirements of Automation technician II.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment.
• Demonstrate advanced level proficiency in troubleshooting using electrical / mechanical prints.
• Use electrical system knowledge and electrical schematics / prints to troubleshoot electrical components and circuits (Connecting circuit breakers, transformers, or other components in a junction box or panel).
• Ability to perform intermediate level tasks (with electrician supervision) : wiring harnesses, drive systems, relays, boards, motors.
• Modify and perform intermediate programming tasks of robots in all robotic applications, basic offline programming using RoboCAD / Robot Studio, TCP verification, I / O simulation, move creation / modification, zone setups.
• Intermediate weld troubleshooting for all welding applications (drawn arc, GMAW, resistance welding, projection welding, pneumatic systems, etc.).
• Fixture adjustments – minor shim moves on processes based off of manufacture details (with guidance from a Weld Maintenance Mechanic III or Manufacturing Engineer). Understanding of shimming processes.
• Setup and troubleshoot Poke Yoke systems and applications.
• Demonstrate competency in PLC programming and related tasks (intermediate PLC programming, ladder logic troubleshooting, HMI programs, I / O blocks, etc.).
• Troubleshoot / setup issues with external axes and tool changers; TCP creation and verification (experience with ABB Bullseye system is a plus).
• Create offset positions, program robots offline (write routines), load and replace components as needed, and manage system configurations (IP address, system name).
• Troubleshoot Valve Stacks, Weld Troubleshooting (intermediate), and maintenance activities on specialty equipment.
• Calibrate squeeze force on spot weld guns and troubleshoot related welding processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and work with Weld Engineers on RAFT / Emhart DA schedules as directed.

What You Need To Have

What We Offer

We're excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off. Please note, these benefits may not all apply to this specific role and duties may evolve over time. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.

When and Where

This will be a 2nd Shift (2pm - 10pm), Monday-Friday position located at our Plant in Walker, MI.

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