Automation / Controls Technician

Description

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide.

We are currently searching for Automation Technician to join our team at our Spartanburg Plant in Spartanburg, SC.

What you will do :

• Work with the Maintenance Dept to schedule work to be done to support production.
• Perform electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic modifications on fixtures.
• Support a team concept of working together in a mutually supportive atmosphere, respecting individuality, encouraging and using suggestions, and expressing appreciation for the efforts of our co-workers at all levels.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to maximize machine utilization and productivity
• Fabricate automations and robotic systems to increase production and quality
• Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-fo-arm tools, or conveyors
• Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers, or other equipment
• Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements
• Provide customer support, determine sources of problems, trouble shoot to resolution
• Dissemble and reassemble robots or peripheral equipment to make repairs such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, and servomotors
• Develop robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality
• Program / debug robotics programs
• Build or assemble robotic devices or systems
• Fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures, using metalworking machines.,
• Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components
• Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems
• Document tasks performed and inventory items used on a daily basis
• Create back-ups of robot and controls programs or parameters.
• Report any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Troubleshoot major electrical issues on all manufacturing equipment
• Other duties and responsibilities as required by the supervisor to maintain and operate a safe, efficient, and quality conscious operation.

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team :

What you will bring :

Travel Requirements : As needed for training or support of other facilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability :

When applying to Auria positions, you will be taken to our career site (careers.auriasolutions.com) to apply directly with us even through external job boards. Auria utilizes an in-depth interview process and will extend offers to successful candidates only at the completion of our process.

Auria reminds all candidates that we will never ask for sensitive financial information throughout our process. We remind all candidates to take caution with any position that they are applying or when engaging with recruiters.