DESCRIPTION

The Senior Maintenance Automation Engineer will be a member of the Maintenance Engineering Department. Through focus in Controls and Automation Engineering, support on going production activities, participate in the improvement of existing processes and development of new technologies. Big portion of daily business of Senior Maintenance Automation Engineer will be leading or participation in improvement projects. This role will work closely with Maintenance management, Maintenance Supervisors, Automations Engineers, Maintenance Engineers and Operations teams to plan, coordinate and schedule improvements implementations during available production windows. This will help prevent unplanned downtime of material handling equipment and disruption to production activities. He will be also responsible for supporting Maintenance Engineers and Technicians Supervisors in daily operational business.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Technology or any applicable Engineering discipline.
• Must posses the ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written form with emphasis on requirements and specifications. In addition, must have the ability to report project status accurately and in timely fashion to Manager / Director level management.
• Min 6 years relevant experience in Controls / Automation Engineering in Maintenance team, or related field, is required.
• Proficient English
• Experience in working with the production is essential.
• Resistance to work under stress and the ability to make strategic decisions from the point of view of production continuity are required.
• Practical knowledge of industrial automation, robotics, pneumatics and the basics of mechanics is also necessary.
• To successfully perform this job, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Experience in PLC troubleshooting, program modification and creation (Allen Bradley will be an asset).
• Experience in Robots troubleshooting, program modification and creation (FANUC will be an asset)
• Experience in working with Vision systems (COGNEX, KEYENCE)

DISCOVER ALIGN:

At Align Technology, we are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.
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