Automation/Robot Specialist

Summary   The Dedicated Automation Technician   is responsible for   the reliability, sustainment, and performance of automated manufacturing systems. This shift-based role executes precision preventive maintenance, responds rapidly to downtime,   identifies   early signs of equipment failure, and restores automated cells safely and efficiently. The technician supports continuous improvement by documenting maintenance activity and recurring failure modes, communicating chronic issues to Automation Engineering, and strengthening operators’ basic troubleshooting capability.   Responsibilities   · Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on robots, PLCs, conveyors, vision systems, servo systems, pneumatics, electrical devices, and related automation components   in accordance with   standardized procedures.   · Serve as the first responder for automation failures; diagnose electrical, mechanical, controls, robotic, network, and process-related faults and restore equipment safely with minimal production impact.   · Monitor equipment condition and   identify   wear, abnormal noise, degraded performance, and other   early failure   indicators before breakdowns occur.   · Complete equipment inspections, adjustments,   component   replacements, backups, calibrations, and functional checks within the technician’s authorized scope.   · Record work performed, parts used, downtime, corrective actions, and failure modes in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).   · Escalate complex or recurring issues to Automation Engineering or the Automation Specialist with clear diagnostic evidence and recommended follow-up actions.   · Support root-cause analysis and reliability improvement activities by   identifying   repeat failures and providing   accurate   maintenance history.   · Train and coach production operators on safe, basic automation troubleshooting and proper escalation practices.   · Follow all applicable safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, electrical safety, robot safety, and emergency-stop validation.   Performance Expectations   · Complete 100% of assigned preventive maintenance tasks on time.   · Respond promptly to downtime events, with a target   initial   response of less than 15 minutes.   · Reduce mean time to repair and improve equipment recovery time.   · Minimize repeat failures by   identifying   chronic issues and supporting permanent corrective actions.   ·   Maintain   accurate ,   timely   maintenance records and communicate emerging reliability risks clearly.

Education and Experience   · High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, automation, mechatronics, electrical technology, or   a related   field preferred.   · Three or more years of industrial maintenance experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment.   ·   Demonstrated   mechanical aptitude, structured troubleshooting ability, and capacity to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs.   Specific Technical Requirements   · Rockwell PLC and HMI systems: Intermediate troubleshooting and basic authorized modifications using Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, and   RSLinx . Must be able to read ladder logic; monitor tags and I/O; perform basic online edits such as timer values and counter presets; use approved I/O forcing practices; interpret fault codes; troubleshoot I/O modules; verify communications; and use trends and force tables.   · FANUC robots and collaborative robots: Operational troubleshooting, basic teach-pendant programming, position teaching, simple motion edits, I/O verification, program backup and restoration, position-register changes, alarm interpretation, servo fault diagnosis, mastering and calibration verification, battery replacement, lubrication, cable inspection, end-of-arm tooling