Automation Specialist – Lifecycle Services

This company has been the world leader of award-winning, comprehensive conveyance solutions for over 50 years. They invented modular plastic conveyor belting and continue to provide outstanding customer service by being reliably innovative and offering cutting-edge solutions to our customers. This company offers an unparalleled opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet growing company in the private sector.

As an Automation Specialist - Lifecycle Services you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing their automated conveyance systems based on their patented ARB™ technology. You will be based out of their Wehl (GLD) Operations.

KEY POINTS:

• FATs, SATs, installation, commissioning & maintenance activity.
• Electromechanical systems related to conveyor belts & automated manufacturing.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Clear career progression path with a growing global leader.

What will you be doing?

• Provide technical support for new and existing conveyor systems, ensuring stakeholders are kept informed.
• Perform factory acceptance tests at our facility.
• Lead field installation and commissioning at customer sites.
• Support and troubleshoot mechanical/electrical systems remotely and on-site as needed.
• Develop troubleshooting and training materials.
• Lead training and repair of control systems.
• Proactively share field performance of our equipment internally and collaborate with R&D to continuously improve.

Who are you?

• High school diploma with 5+ years of hands-on technical support experience at production sites.
• Strong controls/mechatronics aptitude.
• Ability to read schematics and drawings.
• Knowledge of controls engineering concepts.
• Proficient in configuring PLCs, HMIs, and related equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think 'out of the box'.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) in English, any additional language would be beneficial.
• Ability to travel (approximately 50%) and lift 25 kilos.

Preferred knowledge:

• Experience with SIEMENS TIA Portal, Beckhoff TWINCAT, Matlab.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 is a plus.
• Knowledge of VFDs, HMIs, Fieldbuses and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Understanding of safety standards for electrical work (EN 50110).

Our Offer:

• Experience with SIEMENS TIA Portal, Beckhoff TWINCAT, Matlab.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 is a plus.
• Knowledge of VFDs, HMIs, Fieldbuses and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Understanding of safety standards for electrical work (EN 50110).