Automation Engineering Technician

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the bookends of our success. Our employees work with a passion to never settle and always improve, enabling us to push the status quo and change the lives of our users. Our Automation Team is responsible for creating innovative solutions that address the needs our Production Team. We do this through sustaining existing equipment and integrating new technologies and methodologies to deliver existing and new-to-world products, and product enhancements. We work together with our operators through observation, interviews, and research, making them part of the solution process. Together we ensure quality and productivity standards are maintained ensuring our customers receive the value they deserve. Working cross functionally, we perform a wide variety of automation, engineering, and manufacturing, tasks including root cause analysis, 3D modeling, mathematical simulation, and rapid prototype development.

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

How YOU will serve:

• Set up, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair production robotics, automation, and interfaces.

• Establish and perform preventative maintenance.

• Communicate and collaborate with maintenance and production to ensure timely line setup/change-over.

• Collaborate with other teammates in technical solutions and implementation.

• Lead and develop skills of automation staff and assist in directing work and assignments.

• Design and develop automated systems for continuous improvement and new product development.

• Specific electrical components and design electrical panel layouts.

• Create system documentation including BOM, operational instructions, and maintenance schedule.

• Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.

• Adhere to timelines and excel in a fast-paced high-energy environment.

• Participate in continuous process improvement to increase production efficiencies.

• Participate in training and classes as directed.

• All other duties as assigned.

The TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• Requires a minimum of Associates Degree Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.

• Requires 3 years of experience setting up and troubleshooting production automation and robotics.

• Experience with motion controls, PLC, and robotics (FANUC and ABB preferred)

• Experience with programming languages such as LabVIEW, Python, SQL, and ladder logic.

• Experience designing in 3D CAD (NX and Solidworks preferred)

• Knowledge of mechatronics incorporating hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical components.

• Knowledge of test and measurement tools andtechniques.

• Knowledge of basic machining techniques and tolerances.

• Strong analytical and reasoning skills with an ability to visualize processes and outcomes.

• Ability to travel 10% of the time (domestic and international).

Our Perks and Benefits:

• Legendary Company Culture

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans

• Generous 401 (K) savings plan

• Education assistance

• On-site food and coffee service

• And many more, check out our benefits siteHERE.