Automation Engineer Apprentice
Core
Learn to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair material handling equipment (conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, labeling systems) and robotics work cells to ensure process efficiency and safety compliance.
Role type
Automation Engineering Apprentice (Apprentice)
Builds
Automated packaging and distribution equipment, material handling systems, and robotics work cells
Domain
Logistics, Warehousing, Manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, electrical/mechanical problem diagnosis, motor/sensor/relay maintenance, basic PLC troubleshooting, ladder logic programming (Siemens/Allen-Bradley/Codesys), mechanical/electrical drawing interpretation, basic mathematics
Preferred skills
PLC-controlled automation diagnosis in continuous process environments, robotics work cell control systems, electrical theory, automated equipment experience
Technologies
PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Codesys), HMI systems, Programmable Logic Controllers
Responsibilities
Conduct preventative/corrective maintenance and basic troubleshooting of robotics and robotic work cells; Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems related to material handling equipment components; Maintain and troubleshoot motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, tachs; Assist with basic electronics and PLC troubleshooting; Perform physical tasks including climbing ladders, lifting up to 49lbs, and standing for up to 12 hours
Seniority
Apprentice, entry-level with mentorship
