Automation Engineer Technician
Location
Wilkes Barre, PA | United States
Job description
Automation Control Technician
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (Relocation optional)
On-site
Direct Hire – Full Time
About Our Client Established in the early 1950s, this American corporation operates globally and is a major player in the aerospace and defense sector. With a diverse range of offerings, including business aviation, information technology, marine systems, combat vehicles, and mission-critical communication solutions, the company serves various branches of the U.S. military and international allies. Known for its commitment to innovation, the corporation specializes in designing, manufacturing, and supporting advanced defense systems, such as submarines, armored vehicles, and cutting-edge communication technologies. It remains a significant contributor to the development and maintenance of advanced technologies in the defense industry.
Job Description
Develops, designs, builds and tests robotic platforms from prototype through product commercialization. Creates an integrated autonomous interface, mobility, communication, and human-robot interaction. Works with cross-functional teams to understand opportunities for robotic applications.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists engineers with the development and implementation of robotic systems or components.
- Programs, installs, tests, and maintains robots or robotic components.
- Investigate and troubleshoot defects or bugs, complete repairs and provides preventative maintenance.
- Assists in the commissioning and deployment of new robotic installations, conducts field trials to ensure appropriate operation, and prepares reports or records documenting actions or findings.
- Performs manual tasks according to established procedures.
- Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.
Required Experience/Skills
- Vocational/Technical Training Degree
- Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & Experience
- 2-4 years prior experience in a similar position.
- Requires basic skills in an analytical or scientific method or operational process.
- Oral and written communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Detail oriented, Problem-solving skills, Mathematic skills, Computer skills & Technical skills.
Nice-to-Haves
- PLC experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or other big PLC brands.
- Heat treating an added plus
Education
- Associate's Degree - Engineering Degree or equivalent training and experience
Pay & Benefits Summary
- Salary range: $85,000 - $100,000/yearly
- Shift openings: 1st (7am – 3:30pm), 2nd (3pm – 11:30pm), 3rd (11pm – 7:30am)
- Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Retirement planning counselors and market competitive 401(k) programs
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Life insurance, long and short-term disability and other insurance products
- An employee assistance program that helps with retirement planning, finding childcare and free counseling
- Tuition assistance programs
- Various voluntary benefits including legal insurance, identity theft protection plan, critical illness insurance, accident insurance and coverage for home, auto and pets.
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PLC | Automation | Control Technician | Manufacturing | Industrial | Programmable Logic Controller | Allen-Bradley
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