Engineering Technician

Location: Cincinnati

The Role

Reporting to the Packaging Manager the Engineering Technician will provide technical support and expertise in the field of automation and robotics. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our automated systems and robotic equipment. You will communicate effectively with the Kao controls department, and external contractors to both reactively and proactively resolve operational issues. You will contribute to Kao's continuous improvement projects while implementing comprehensive preventative maintenance programs to optimize reliability and longevity of the manufacturing equipment and systems.

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $30/hr. - $38/hr.

What you will do:

• Provide technical support and assistance in the installation, setup, calibration, and maintenance of automated systems and robotic equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to design and develop automation solutions for different projects, and using DX, IoT, AI, etc. to improve reporting processes.
• Communicate with operators, controls, and OEM vendors to perform troubleshooting and diagnostics to identify and resolve technical problems, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum operational efficiency.
• Support the procurement and sourcing of automation and robotic equipment, ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including manuals, procedures, and reports related to automation and robotic systems.
• Provide training and guidance to operators and maintenance staff on the safe and efficient operation of automated systems and robotic equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for all equipment and systems, including production machinery, facilities, and utilities. While also creating and maintaining a preventive maintenance schedule, ensuring that all maintenance activities are carried out on time, and following established procedures.

What you will do:

• Associate Degree in engineering or engineering technology required.
• Mechatronics/Industrial Maintenance Certification preferred.
• Robotic certifications preferred.
• 5 years' experience with operation and maintenance of packaging line equipment or equivalent electrical/mechanical experience.
• 2+ years' experience in robotics, controls, and automation systems. Including the troubleshooting, developing, and maintaining of such systems.
• 3+ years of experience in preventative maintenance programs, including the development, training, delivery of the system.
• Must have demonstrated advanced electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting skills for non-routine issues.
• Proficient understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, seals, lubrication, and PLC basics.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching capability.
• Must be proficient with using a computer.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. on an infrequent, non-repetitive basis as required.
• Ability to climb, bend, and crouch.
• Good teamwork skills,, strict adherence to all procedures and embrace Safety and Quality.
• Ability to flex working schedule to rollout training, projects, or other requirements. This may include working any of the three defined shifts.

How we work: Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

EOE, including disability/vets

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