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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. Automation Engineering Technician 1 is a fantastic role for anyone who likes to design, fix, and repair automated systems. It is meant to be a steppingstone for fantastic techs who are ready to grow into other engineering roles/functions. The role will require approximately 50% travel to customer sites to install or repair automated systems for Fortune 500 companies, and the remaining 50% will be used to design new automated systems for customers leveraging AutoCad, Solidworks, or other modelling tools. Training on the use of these tools will be provided at Top Hat Engineering’s Expense. On-call support may be required on certain occasions.

Qualifications and Essential Skills Required:

• Associates degree required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in either electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Eight (8) years or more of experience in the repair of material handling equipment.
• Eight (8) years or more of experience conducting predictive and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Able to troubleshoot basic input and output functions. Low voltage signal tracing and troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s).
• Certified in the ability to operate a Forklift.
• Certified in the ability to operate a Scissor Lift

• Collaborate with Mechanical and Controls Engineers to design new automated solutions.
• Procure parts and equipment for automated solutions.
• Develop assembly drawings and parts manuals.
• Assemble parts and equipment for automated solutions.
• Identify easier methods to design machinery for quicker assembly.
• Break down the design into manageable development tasks and define and maintain project schedules.
• Maintain and troubleshoot all conveyor,Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV), and robotic instruments both electrical and mechanical.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, solenoids, servo drives, and encoders.
• Perform on-site commissioning and training support when required.
• Job will requireup to a maximum of 85% travel but is cyclical depending on the project schedule.

Qualifications and Essential Skills Required:

• Associates degree required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in either electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Eight (8) years or more of experience in the repair of material handling equipment.
• Eight (8) years or more of experience conducting predictive and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Able to troubleshoot basic input and output functions. Low voltage signal tracing and troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s).
• Certified in the ability to operate a Forklift.
• Certified in the ability to operate a Scissor Lift.

Locations: ANYWHERE IN WITHIN THE U.S