nVent · 2 weeks ago
Automation Technician - 2nd Shift
Anoka, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.90/hr - $44.40/hr
2+ years expnVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, committed to innovation and community support. The Manufacturing Automation Technician will be responsible for maintaining and improving the efficiency of automation equipment in the manufacturing lines, collaborating closely with various teams to ensure optimal operations.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining the electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assemblies of sophisticated automation equipment
Support the design and implementation of automated manufacturing production lines
Integrate automated systems into manufacturing and assembly lines
Work with Automation Engineers on capital planning and acquisition projects and supporting implementation and validation of equipment
Documentation of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic alterations and additions to equipment at various stages
Work closely with the maintenance group, beyond authoring PMI’s, to collaboratively equip maintenance with the skills vital to maintain factory equipment
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent experience with 2 years engineering / technical experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with Human Machine Interface (HMI), control systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Rockwell, Siemens, Omron) and control components
Proficient in reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics including knowledge of redlining schematics for updates
Experience in wiring electrical control panels or equipment remote actuators and inputs and outputs as well plumbing equipment, pneumatic or/and hydraulic lines
Experience in validating new equipment capability, repeatability and capacity prior to introduction to the production floor
Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve, diagnose machine and faults or minor issues including PLC or programming equipment (Allen Bradley, Siemens) and industrial robotics troubleshooting or programming (ABB, Fanuc)
Preferred
Technical College Diploma/AAS (2-year) degree from an accredited post-secondary institution
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.
Company
nVent
nVent is an electronics manufacturing firm that specializes in providing electrical connection and protection solutions to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2018-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Beth Wozniak
Chief Executive Officer
Martha Claire Bennett
Chief Marketing Officer & EVP
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