Automation Technician

Title - Automation Technician Location - Libertyville, Illinois Experience - 5 years Skills: PLCs, HMIs, servo motors, motion control systems, VFDs, 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 associates 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.