Automation Engineer Apprentice
Core
Learn to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair material handling equipment (conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, labeling systems) and automated packaging/distribution systems to ensure process efficiency and safety compliance.
Role type
Automation Engineering Apprentice (Apprentice)
Builds
Maintains and repairs automated packaging and distribution equipment within high automation and robotics facilities.
Domain
Manufacturing / Logistics / Mechatronics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, electrical and mechanical problem solving, motor/sensor/relay maintenance, basic PLC troubleshooting, ladder logic programming (Siemens/Allen-Bradley/Codesys), mechanical and electrical drawing interpretation, basic mathematics.
Preferred skills
Experience in electrical/mechanical/controls fields, robotics work cell control systems, continuous process automation diagnosis, electrical theory, automated equipment operation.
Technologies
PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Codesys), HMI systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Ladder Logic.
Responsibilities
Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on robotics and robotic work cells; troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems in material handling components; maintain motors, photo eyes, relays, sensors, and solenoids; assist with basic electronics and PLC troubleshooting; adhere to technical documents and safety regulations.
Seniority
Apprentice, entry-level with mentorship
