About this opportunity
Insight Global lists this Automation Application Technician opportunity in batavia, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are looking for an Automation Application Engineer to join our team in Batavia, OH . In this position, you will be responsible for programming, integrating, commissioning, and supporting automation systems for injection molding machine applications while working closely with customers, equipment suppliers, and engineering teams to ensure successful project implementation and startup. This position will also require up to 50% travel (per diem is provided on travel days).
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
Work You'll Do:
Work closely with automation equipment suppliers and customers to deliver fully integrated automation solutions for injection molding machines.
Support integration, startup, and commissioning of injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and automation systems.
Program, optimize, install, and commission robotic and automation systems at customer sites.
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and customer validation activities.
Troubleshoot automation, controls, and equipment issues in both plant and field environments.
Provide technical support to customers and coordinate issue resolution with engineering teams.
Train customers on automation equipment operation, maintenance, and best practices.
Document programming activities, commissioning reports, installation procedures, and technical changes.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to automation standards, programming methods, and field service practices.
Travel extensively to support equipment installations, startups, customer training, and service requirements.
Qualifications:
Associate's degree, technical certification, or equivalent automation, robotics, or controls experience required.
3+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, robotics, or related manufacturing environments preferred.
Experience supporting field installations, commissioning, equipment startup, and customer support activities.
Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and technical problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel approximately 35% or more based on project requirements and customer needs.
Experience with Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Sepro, B&R, Beckhoff, or similar automation platforms preferred.
Robot programming experience preferred.
PLC, HMI, controls, and auxiliary equipment integration experience preferred.
Capital equipment installation and startup experience preferred.
Manufacturing automation, robotics, machine builder, or systems integration experience preferred. xhqgsiq
Customer-facing service, technical support, or training experience preferred.
Reports To: Manager, Automation & Integrated Systems
Worksite address
batavia, OH, 45103, US
Who can apply
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