Electro Mechanical Engineering Technician (Must Have PLC & Vision System)

Position : Electro Mechanical Engineering Technician (Must Have PLC & Vision System)

Location : El Paso, TX

Duration : 12 Months Contract

Total Hours/week : 40.00

2nd shift

Summary:

· Provides technical support with the design and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment in order to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics are achieved.

· Applies technical knowledge with regards to mechanical design, PLCs, Vision Systems, Robots, Servos, etc. to resolve problems in the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities:

· Evaluates electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of electricity and materials.

· Confirms system's and components' capabilities by designing testing methods; testing properties.

· Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components; soliciting observations from operators.

· Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests.

· Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.

· Keeps equipment operational by following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting repair service.

· Maintains product data base by writing computer programs; entering data.

· Completes projects by training and guiding technicians.

· Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

· Ensuring new equipment adheres to specification and timing

· Machine validation and run offs

· Onsite machine start up assistance including PLC and HMI programming, debug and support

· Project documentation

· Maintain documentation (prints, manuals, programs)

· Working with others in launch team as well as OEM’s to review issues, develop solutions

· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications:

· Formal Technical / Associates degree in: Automation or Robotics or Electrical or electromechanical or related degree. Bachelor’s Degree in one of these fields strongly preferred

· 5+ years of experience supporting and maintaining automation equipment

· PLC’s programming and troubleshooting (Leader Logic)

· Rockwell automation Software (Studio 5000, RsLogix500, etc.)

· Cognex Vision Systems and/or Keyence Vision Systems

· Servo Motion Controls System

· Proven successful experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of automated machinery. This includes maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical, pneumatically, and electrical systems, all integrated within automated machinery.

· Development and/or execution of preventive maintenance routines for automated equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Robots: FANUC, ABB, and Stäubli (strong experience with pick an place applications)

· Strong experience with high speed assembly of plastic components with the use of Ultrasonic Welding, RF Forming and welding, UV systems, EFD dispensing systems, among others

· Experience working with Multivac, Tiromat, or similar Thermoforming machinery