Company Info
YSG Automation provides turnkey integrated manufacturing solutions that enable manufacturers to reduce production costs through automation. We are innovative, focused on customer service and strive to exceed customer expectations. The team is dedicated, energized and driven to provide innovative, cost effective equipment. Our ongoing success is derived from the ingenuity, skill and passion of our team members at all levels. We maintain a company culture that acknowledges positive contributions and fosters individual growth.
Employment Type
Regular, Full Time
City/State
Kohler, WI
Department
Engineering - Reports to Engineering Manager
Travel
Yes - up to 15%
Salary
TBD - Dependent Upon Experience
Position Description
The Automation Service Technician responsibilities include mechanical, pneumatic and electrical assembly, start-up, debug and run-off of automation systems. The Automation Service Technician also performs start up support both on and off site as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include The Following
- Ability to effectively and professionally deal with customers and co-workers.
- Assemble and wire industrial control panels.
- Mechanically assemble, install pneumatics and wire various types of automation equipment.
- Identify, understand and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
- Assist engineering in the startup of new machines.
- Works to complete installations, training, maintenance and troubleshooting to customer satisfaction under varying circumstances.
- Requires in-depth knowledge of industrial electrical components.
- Ability to troubleshoot to component level.
- Provide training to customers.
- Support existing installations in the field as needed.
Qualifications Requirements
- Experience in programming PLC/OIT equipment is highly desired. (Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, Siemens, etc.)
- Must be able to read and understand mechanical, pneumatic and electrical schematics.
- Work with little or no direct supervision.
- Prior field service experience is highly desired.
- Robotics programming experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of Automation Systems in one or all of the following (Welding, Assembly and High-Speed Machinery)
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
- Willingness to attend in-house or external training as required.
- Results oriented and innovative.
- PC familiarity: (Windows, Microsoft Excel & Word).
- Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines.
- Effective at handling multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong planning, organizational and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with customers and vendors.