Automation Engineering Technician II

Automation Engineering Technician IIThe Automation Engineering Technician II is responsible for sustaining and improving automated manufacturing and inspection equipment to maximize safety, uptime, quality, and production performance. The technician independently performs troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, equipment improvements, and supports Automation Engineers during the development, validation, and deployment of new automation systems. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, good problem-solving capabilities and the ability to work collaboratively across the organization.About Bal Seal: Bal Seal Engineering delivers advanced sealing, connecting, and contact solutions that serve medical, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. Our proprietary spring-energized seals and electrical contacts help customers achieve precision, efficiency, and reliability. Employees thrive in a culture that values craftsmanship, technical mastery, and close partnership with customers solving complex challenges.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Conduct Preventative Maintenance (PM) on various machines and automated equipmentSupport ongoing Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, as well as develop new CI opportunitiesCommunicate and interface regularly with stakeholders and employees throughout the BSE organizationCoordinate maintenance with Operations personnel to minimize machine downtimeAssists engineers with the integration, testing and deployment of new automated systems into the production environmentIndependently diagnose and troubleshoot various equipment machines and automated equipment to support production operationsIndependently maintain and repair various machines and automated equipmentIndependently set-up precision tooling, robotic/automated systems, PLC's, and vision systemsDevelop and maintain machine and equipment PM work instructions, and maintain a PM completion scheduleAssist in the development of tools and fixtures to improve machine capabilities/uptime/yield/process timeDesign and fabricate tools or fixtures needed to maintain and improve equipmentAssist in the development, updates and maintenance of Engineering documentation, Work Instructions and ToolsPerform other related duties as assignedEducation :Associates Degree or certificated post-secondary coursework in electronics, robotics or electro-mechanical and/or minimum 3 years demonstrated experience in a similar technical environmentExperience :Experience in high volume manufacturing environmentExperience troubleshooting electronic, mechanical and/or electromechanical systems and equipmentExperience with laser cutting and welding processes and techniquesExperience with small precision machined components and associated manufacturing processes and tolerancesKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Must have excellent verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to work in a highly collaborative environmentMust be hands on and interface with plant personnel and operatorsMust have basic ability to identify and solve problems with little direction or assistanceBasic ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systemsBasic knowledge of pneumatic and electrical actuators and systemsProficient ability to identify and solve problems with little direction or assistanceProficient ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systemsProficient knowledge of pneumatic and electrical actuators and systemsBasic knowledge of Robot / Vision / PLC ProgrammingPhysical Requirements :Employee spends most of their day standingWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walkOccasionally will need to bend, stoop and squatFrequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsWork Environment:The work environment conditions are typical of a manufacturing environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the basic functions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to moderate, however, hearing protection may be required if employee enters high noise areas as a part of their normal job duties.Benefits:At Bal Seal Engineering (BSE) we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.BSE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a "U.S. person" as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.7:00 am - 3:30 pm