Adv Technician **Job Description:** Advanced Manufacturing Technician: - **Job Descript** **ion** This position works in a team environment and uses technical expertise and abilities to contribute to the development and manufacturing of power tool accessory products. Specific duties include: _Duties and Responsibilities:_ + Perform software modifications to existing manufacturing machinery and process system PLC’s HMI’s and Data Collection systems.  + Understand and troubleshoot PLC, human machine interface (HMI), and Data collection system software. + Able to work with diverse groups on projects. + Providing automation support for plant innovations, performance enhancement, loss elimination and process improvements. + Assist with capital project management and execution as needed. + Understand AC and DC motors, variable frequency drives(VFD’s), inverters, servos motors; sensing devices such as proximity sensors, photo eyes, motion detect, mass flow, temperature and conductivity sensors and transmitters. + Candidates must possess some level of mechanical knowledge and experience in the troubleshooting of automated equipment. + Use CAD to create, approve and release industry standard Drawing files. + Understanding of design system requirements and selecting appropriate hardware for BOMs. + Create PLC, HMI & Robot programs from scratch for specific jobs. + Follow and debug programs written by others. + Troubleshoot automated assembly machines and service systems as required. + Robotic programming experience with Fanuc, ABB, Epson or similar systems. _Project Management:_ + Assist in mid to high level automation projects, providing direction, guidance and engineering expertise to team members. Facilitate project flow involving regular contact with engineering, manufacturing and other cross functional teams. + Implement Capital Projects; track project schedule to ensure adherence to timelines. + Schedule, develop agendas to facilitate and document project meetings. Track project schedule to ensure adherence to timelines. + Interact with suppliers to develop process specifications. + Process Design Analysis. + Perform a wide variety of calculations and software aided analysis. _Other Requirements:_ + Ability to travel domestically and internationally for machine and/or concept evaluations.  Estimated yearly travel, 30% - 40%.  Most trips will be contained into 1 week with possibilities of weekend travel. + Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds repeatedly to a height of 3-4 feet with possibility to lift up to 35 pounds. + Ability to learn technical material. + Ability to be interactive “hands on” with each upcoming engineering project. Education and Experience Requirements Technical College graduate or equivalent with five years’ experience in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or Automation technical areas. PLC programming certificate. Preferred enhanced specialty skills in new process Controls and Automation development and implementing. Advanced computer knowledge and skills in MS Office and AutoCAD . Competencies and Personal Attributes + _Agility_ – Embraces change, domestic and international travel + _Passionate and Energetic_ – driven to be the best + _Entrepreneurial_ – Take ownership and appropriate risk, seek breakthroughs + _Drive for Results_ – Set plans, track progress and deliver commitments + _Team Oriented_ – embrace teams for overall business success + _Delivery_ – put theories into action       _Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer._ Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you need to contact us regarding technical accessibility of our website call 443-391-1542. This number is only for technical accessibility issues, not general employment or job posting inquiries.