Mechatronics Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The candidate is expected to perform a wide variety of tasks related to the fabrication and troubleshooting of electromechanical systems found on automated, robotic motion machinery as well as essential production manufacturing factory sub-systems.

The position assists the Engineering Manager as part of the Engineering Department and will support the Production program's machinery and infrastructure at the Arcadia Production facility in Punta Gorda, FL.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Create/Maintain the designed layout of the automated machinery systems.
• Work and perform industry safety standards around High Voltage AC and DC system platforms.
• The ability to utilize basic and advanced test equipment designed for electromechanical installations.
• Interface courteously over the phone with maintenance, electromechanical staff on troubleshooting needs.
• The ability to travel and work domestically and overseas at customer facilities to perform on-site electromechanical installations.
• To properly ensure electromechanical systems are documented and details provided to the CAD Dept for schematics.
• The ability to read, interpret and implement schematics of industry standard libraries and vendor products.
• Perform purchase requisitioning of needed components for maintenance of and installation of electromechanical systems.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of many various styles electromechanical systems with the ability to adjust to circumstances and the pressures found in production 24/7 environments as customers demand.
• Generate forms, charts and documents as needed.
• Perform programming of motor controllers, PLC's and various machine related vendor products.
• Interface with advanced computer systems, PC Plug-in Cards, Assembly of and troubleshooting required.
• Install OEM Software as required and test machinery related systems.
• The use of NEC, NFPA regulatory requirements, Safety in Robotics applications.
• Perform preventative maintenance of electromechanical systems.
• Create, execute, maintain, and document a PM program, including troubleshooting logs.
• The ability to be self-sufficient and efficiently utilize the resources available at the company as well as from supplier manufacturers to find the answers to technical issues.

Other Responsibilities:

• Electromechanical systems cost estimating, deployment scheduling, support of the Mechanical Engineering Dept.
• Communicate, observe, and respond verbally and through e-mail, generating reports as required.
• Requires travel to customer locations on various occasions, provide service and support to field installations.
• On-call for service and support issues for customers as well as the AAI Alabama and Pennsylvania facilities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to build and maintain professional relationships. Excellent oral/written communication skills. Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel) Products. Excellent phone etiquette. Able to multi-task. Customer service driven, teamwork and detail orientated, professional, upbeat, energetic, takes initiative, dependable, takes pride in work.

Education and/or Experience:

Minimum Associates Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

A Bachelors degree in Engineering field is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands 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 stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Mental Requirements:

Ability to assess and mitigate RISK prior to commencing work and make the appropriate decisions based on that assessment. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Workplace Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a busy office and shop environment.