What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician position at North American Lighting, Inc.?
Equipment Design Tech III
Who We Are
North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.
Our Opportunity
North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for an Equipment Design Technician III to join our Illinois Equipment Plant based in Flora, IL. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and pneumatic designs and PLC/HMI programming. NAL will provide relocation assistance to anyone outside of the Southern Illinois area.
Your Priorities
While working within the fast paced, automotive environment, you will work with the Equipment Build group to develop machine PLC programming including ladder logic, Mitsubishi, and Keyence
Responsible for tool assembly and the set up and debugging of equipment
R & D all customer and internal specified new technology to be able to successfully implement into equipment via setup and programing
Assist Design Department with electrical and pneumatic specifications
Perform small machining to allow for design changes and wire tooling and/or electrical panel per prints
Provide technical support for continuous improvement of production equipment and processes
Your Background
AS in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline or a High School Diploma plus 5 or more years of related experience
Strong knowledge of PLC programming, PC Controls programing, and robotic programing (Mitsubishi preferred)
Technical and Mechanical skills
Advanced ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic blueprints
Salary Range: $65,000- $75,000
Team Member Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, Health Savings, Charities Local/National, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness, Accidental Coverage, Hospital Coverage, Basic Term Life and Voluntary Term Life, Disability, 401K, Paid Time Off, and Company-Sponsored Wellness Program
Diversity at NAL:
The mission of NAL’s Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL’s ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.
You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
