Automation Technician

Title - Automation Technician

Location - Libertyville, Illinois

Experience - 5 years

Skills: PLCs, HMIs, servo motors, motion control systems, VFDs, and pneumatic/hydraulic equipment. Molding

Job Description:

Mandatory Requirement:

• 4 years of experience in injection moulding automation or related field.
• Hands-on experience with robot programming and troubleshooting.
• Skills:
• Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial sensors.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Familiarity with EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling) design and maintenance.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification or associate's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Industrial Automation preferred.
• Experience:

Automation Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and resolve issues with molding automation systems, including robots, conveyors, sensors, and vision systems.
• Respond to alarms and faults in real-time to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to address recurring issues.

Robot Programming & Optimization

• Program and fine-tune moulding robots (e.g., Sepro, Fanuc, Yushin, Wittmann) for part handling, degating, and packaging.
• Modify robot paths and sequences to improve cycle time and part quality.
• Maintain backups and documentation of robot programs and settings.

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Perform scheduled maintenance on automation equipment to ensure reliability.
• Replace worn components and calibrate sensors and actuators.
• Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities and equipment performance.

Process Support & Continuous Improvement

• Support Mold trials and new product launches by setting up automation sequences.
• Recommend and implement improvements to automation layouts and workflows.
• Participate in kaizen events and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all automation systems operate within safety guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with ISO, FDA, and GMP standards where applicable.