Vicor · 2 weeks ago
Engineering Technician - Automation
Andover, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$58K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expVicor is seeking an Engineering Technician – Automation to support Automation Engineering in the development and installation of manufacturing equipment. The role involves installing equipment, troubleshooting systems, and participating in continuous improvement projects to enhance product performance and reliability.
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Responsibilities
Takes a lead role in installing both single pieces of equipment and whole manufacturing lines
Works with equipment and line lay out drawings
Conducts mechanical assembly, drilling and tapping, and alignment
Installs and integrates control items such as sensor and scanners
Installs and automation systems, PLCs and required electrical enclosures
Ensure and provide that the system installation is following the given schematics, electrical and process pipe line diagrams
Provides trouble shooting during startup of equipment
Provides trouble shooting for PLC, I/O, sensor, industrial camera, scanner, motion controller connections
Provides mechanical assembly on any in house design and build automation work cells
Assembly of machine building aluminum extrusion profile systems (T-Slots or Sigma Profiles)
Participates in continuous improvement projects to enhance product performance and reliability
Follows safety protocols and ensure compliance with industry standards
Proactively assist mechanical, pneumatic and electrical repairs during automation systems installation, startup and during system improvement projects
Support engineering with mechanical, electrical or software updates to maintain system precision and minimize scrap rates
Maintains and updates wiring diagrams, PLC logic records, project documentation and other automation system documentation, including configuration files
Keep track of recurring issues and gather data using diagnostic and monitoring tools
Work closely with engineering to implement design improvements and share supportive information
Provide training for maintenance technicians and machine operators
Educate shop-floor teams on automation equipment installed, and trains them for operational safety
Verify that the automation systems are producing in quality tolerances and quality standards
Qualification
Required
Associates degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or Technology related field combined with +2 years hands on experience
Technical high School graduate with emphasis on Robotics and Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Technologies or related field, +3 years of experience in a high volume manufacturing environment with exposure to automated equipment
Experience working with mechanical assembly equipment and automated equipment
Experience working with electrical measurement, testing tools like multi-meter. Will train on higher level electronics
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and teamwork skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Ability to use CAD drawing programs (i.e. SolidWorks) at viewing and modification level is required
Preferred
Experience in PLC & HMI installation, configuration is a plus
Experience in barcode readers, smart cameras is a plus (i.e. Cognex, Keyence, Sick etc.)
Experience for detailed and efficient, parts and assembly drawing in SolidWorks is a plus
Company
Vicor
Vicor is an electronics manufactying that designs, manufactures and markets innovative, high performance modular power components.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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unknown1990-04-03IPO
Leadership Team
Al Doyle
Corporate Vice President and CIO
Quentin Fendelet
Corporate Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
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