Test Technician
Rochester Hills, MI
About the Company
Our client is a global leader in industrial robotics and factory automation. Their Rochester Hills headquarters builds and tests robotic systems used by manufacturers across automotive, general industry and more.
About the Role
The Test Technician sets up, tests and troubleshoots robotic paint automation systems before they ship to customers. You'll check that every system meets engineering specs, find and fix problems, and document the results. Work is based in a clean, climate-controlled facility, with occasional assignments at other sites.
Responsibilities
- Test and validate the electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, software and safety functions of robotic paint systems
- Verify I/O, sensors, actuators, safety devices and safety circuits
- Support robot startup, calibration and commissioning
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, controls, networking and robot programming issues and fix the root cause
- Work with Controls Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and Production to resolve issues
- Document test results, deficiencies and corrective actions, and confirm results are in spec before release
- Perform quality inspections and preventive maintenance on test equipment and tooling
- Complete and close work orders and log labor and test data in the ERP system
- Follow all safety procedures, including LOTO, robot safety, HAZMAT and PPE, and keep a clean 5S work area
Qualifications
- 1-5 years of experience in manufacturing electrical assembly and test
- Background as an Electrical Repair, Quality, Automotive, Panel or Maintenance Technician, or electrical apprentice
- High school diploma or equivalent, plus electrical-focused technical training
- Associate degree, technical certificate, apprenticeship or equivalent experience
- NETA certification
- Able to read electrical, mechanical and pneumatic prints and schematics
- Skilled with electrical and mechanical hand tools
- Experience with safety procedures (MIOSHA, lockout/tagout, fork truck, HAZMAT)
- Able to work independently without supervision
- ISO 9001 experience preferred
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
