What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Electrical Engineer position at Amphenol Corporation?
The Automation Electrical Engineer role is pivotal in maintaining and improving our automated manufacturing processes. You will focus on debugging electrical components of automation equipment, making necessary machine adjustments, performing daily maintenance, and continually improving electrical systems.
Company Introduction
Amphenol Industrial Operations, headquartered in Endicott, New York with global manufacturing, sales and marketing locations, specializes in delivering a comprehensive range of high-reliability power and signal connectors along with interconnection systems designed specifically for industrial applications. Our solutions cater to diverse industrial sectors such as alternative energy, power generation and storage, rail and mass transit, process control, automotive manufacturing, heavy equipment, wireless base stations, and petrochemical industries.
Our product portfolio encompasses power interconnects utilizing RADSOK® contact technology, ruggedized military derivative commercial cylindrical connectors such as AC Threaded (SAE AS50151 style), PT (MIL-DTL-26482 style) and GT reverse bayonet style, assemblies and harnesses using these and other industry standard interconnect. With a dedicated team of over 900 skilled professionals and certifications including ISO9001 and IATF 16949, Amphenol Industrial Operations consistently meets the highest standards of quality and performance.
Amphenol Industrial Operations proudly operates as a division of Amphenol Corporation, headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs, robotic systems, and other automated machinery.
- Optimize machine operations through the implementation of sensors, actuators, and controllers.
- Troubleshoot and debug electrical issues in automation equipment including PLCs, servo motors, CCD vision systems, sensors, and other related components.
- Perform precise adjustments on machines to meet production specifications and improve efficiency.
- Conduct routine and preventive maintenance on all electrical aspects of automation machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Conduct continuous improvement activities, applying lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and increase performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation solutions that improve productivity and quality
- Document all procedures and modifications in maintenance logs and system records.
- Maintain electrical systems that integrate with existing manufacturing processes.
- Ensure all electrical installations and modifications meet industry standards and safety regulations.
- Provide technical support and training to maintenance and production staff on new and existing equipment.
- Prepare technical documentation, including system designs, maintenance manuals, and project reports.
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Physical / Environmental Requirements :
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds on occasion. Must be able to sit and / or stand for long periods of time.
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