Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division · 1 week ago
Semi Robot Aftermarket Engineer
Buffalo Grove, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expYaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division is a leading provider of Automation Solutions and Support in North America. They are seeking a Semi Robot Aftermarket Engineer to provide aftermarket engineering and technical assistance on Yaskawa Semi Robot products and systems, including support for installations, repairs, and customer proposals.
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Responsibilities
Support new and existing Semi Robot installations including start-up and commissioning and provide field service
Travel as directed by customers’ needs on assigned field service calls. Work weekends, off-shift, and holidays as necessary per customer requirements. Approximately 25% travel subject to growth of installation base
Support the Semi Robot Repair operations by executing incoming inspection, evaluation, identification of repair parts and labor, product repair, testing, and related documentation
Perform Failure Analysis on Semi Robot products and complete supporting documentation
Provide telephone support for current and legacy Yaskawa Semi Robot products based upon product knowledge
Engineer, test, and execute retrofit solutions. Supply standard system documentation, testing, diagnosis and field modifications when required. As new products and retrofit solutions are introduced, provide customers with appropriate migration paths and support
Prepare customer proposals for field retrofit projects, extended warranty contracts, spare parts, or product training to be held at Yaskawa facilities or at the customer site
Qualification
Required
BSME or BSEE or BSEET or equivalent electro-mechanical degree preferred, or equivalent military/technical training, or equivalent work experience acceptable
Minimum of 4 years of engineering or service experience on automation products including Semi Robot manipulators, controllers, Pre-Aligners, motion control products, PLCs, Motion Controllers, and HMIs preferred
Automation project experience with a controls focus is highly desirable
Familiarity with common automation communication networks is desirable
Ability to comprehend more complex applications pertaining to Semiconductor Systems
Detailed working knowledge of electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters and the ability to diagnose electronic circuits
Mechanical hands-on experience is required with the ability to understand mechanical drawings and troubleshoot and diagnose pneumatic circuit issues
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities including technical writing and presentation skills, highly organized with strong analytical skills
Demonstrate product knowledge at a Semi Robot Aftermarket Engineer level using the TSG Associate Skills Report matrix for current and legacy Yaskawa products. Obtain Yaskawa MSC certification (Motion) on current Yaskawa products
Valid driver's license and able to qualify for a U.S. passport
Benefits
Generous 401(K) plan
Profit sharing
Corporate-wide bonus plan
Educational assistance program
Company
Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division
Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division manufactures industrial control and automation products.
1001-5000 employees
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