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Engineering Technician - Automation

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Vicor Corp.

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United States , Andover

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58000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

In this newly added role, the Engineering Technician – Automation is responsible for supporting Automation Engineering in the development, build, installation of manufacturing equipment and tooling with an emphasis on mechatronics.

Job Responsibility:

  • Takes a lead role in installing both single pieces of equipment and whole manufacturing lines
  • Ensure and provide that the system installation is following the given schematics, electrical and process pipe line diagrams
  • Provides trouble shooting during startup of equipment
  • Provides trouble shooting for PLC, I/O, sensor, industrial camera, scanner, motion controller connections
  • Provides mechanical assembly on any in house design and build automation work cells
  • Assembly of machine building aluminum extrusion profile systems (T-Slots or Sigma Profiles)
  • Participates in continuous improvement projects to enhance product performance and reliability
  • Follows safety protocols and ensure compliance with industry standards
  • Proactively assist mechanical, pneumatic and electrical repairs during automation systems installation, startup and during system improvement projects
  • Support engineering with mechanical, electrical or software updates to maintain system precision and minimize scrap rates
  • Maintains and updates wiring diagrams, PLC logic records, project documentation and other automation system documentation, including configuration files
  • Keep track of recurring issues and gather data using diagnostic and monitoring tools
  • Work closely with engineering to implement design improvements and share supportive information
  • Provide training for maintenance technicians and machine operators
  • Educate shop-floor teams on automation equipment installed, and trains them for operational safety
  • Verify that the automation systems are producing in quality tolerances and quality standards

Requirements:

  • Associates degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or Technology related field combined with +2 years hands on experience
  • Technical high School graduate with emphasis on Robotics and Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Technologies or related field , +3 years of experience in a high volume manufacturing environment with exposure to automated equipment
  • Experience working with mechanical assembly equipment and automated equipment
  • Experience working with electrical measurement, testing tools like multi-meter
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
  • Ability to use CAD drawing programs (i.e. SolidWorks) at viewing and modification level is required

Nice to have:

  • Experience for detailed and efficient, parts and assembly drawing in SolidWorks is a plus
  • Experience in PLC & HMI installation, configuration is a plus
  • Experience in barcode readers, smart cameras is a plus (i.e. Cognex, Keyence, Sick etc.)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 08, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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