Lead Automation Technician - 1st Shift

Accumold

Ankeny, IA, US
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High school education or ged required
Two years relevant control systems experience preferred
Training in computer controls for industrial processes
** Accumold is seeking a Lead Automation Technician to join their team in Ankeny, IA. The successful candidate will be responsible for building, troubleshooting, and improving automation systems, while also mentoring and training others in the process. **

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for building, troubleshooting, and improving production and innovation automation systems to meet customer needs.
  • The incumbent must be able to navigate robot software, monitor AVI performance, and troubleshoot root causes using logic flow interpretation.
  • Employees are expected to mentor others, create training materials, and collaborate within multifunctional teams to solve complex technical problems.

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Match Score: 75

** Accumold is seeking a Lead Automation Technician to join their team in Ankeny, IA. The successful candidate will be responsible for building, troubleshooting, and improving automation systems, while also mentoring and training others in the process. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High school education or GED required
  • Two years relevant control systems experience preferred
  • Training in computer controls for industrial processes
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics and layouts
  • Proficiency with PLC, HMI, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks
  • Experience navigating robot and AVI software
  • Willingness to mentor and train other employees

Nice-to-have

  • Associate degree in automation or electronics
  • Experience with Azure cloud services
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in multifunctional teams
  • Willingness to attend conferences for training
  • Capability to handle occasional travel requirements
  • Initiative to overcome obstacles independently

Key Requirements

  • High school education or GED
  • Two-year technical or associate degree preferred
  • Two years relevant control systems manufacturing experience preferred
  • Training in computer controls for industrial processes
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Products

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