Entry Level Automation Engineer Jobs in Madison, WI

Advanced Assembly, Inc. (AAI), located in University Research Park on the west side of Madison, is looking to add an Automation Technician I to our well-trained and experienced staff. Advanced Assembly, Inc. is an electronics manufacturing services provider of electronic assemblies and products, including the Captioned Telephone (CapTel). Our exceptional reputation has been earned through the years, based on production capability, reliability, and quality.
These full-time positions offer EITHER a first shift schedule of Monday - Thursday 5:30 AM - 3:00 PM and Friday 5:30 AM - 9:30 AM OR a second shift schedule of Monday - Thursday, 2:45 PM - 12:45 AM, a competitive starting wage and a full benefits package. Wage depending on experience. Absent undue hardship, Advanced Assembly will make reasonable accommodations for religious beliefs and individuals with disabilities.
New Employees - Sign-On Bonus: The company is offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus to newly-hired, full-time employees. The bonus will be paid on the first check following successful completion of the employee's 90-day probationary period.
Advanced Assembly offers a diverse, friendly, and casual work environment. We have a proven track record of stability, growth, and providing advancement opportunities. If you have an interest in working in a high-tech manufacturing environment, while learning, developing, and advancing your career in a skilled trade, we highly recommend you apply!

Job Summary: The Automation Technician I is responsible for running, maintaining, and fine-tuning programs for all equipment used in related machines used for circuit board assembly in the assigned area. Primarily, this is an entry-level Technician position.

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understand and follow all applicable safety and quality system procedures.
• Monitor the quality of the products and adjust the machines to comply with quality standards.
• Assist other Technicians in unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and proto-types as necessary.
• Monitor the machines during production, resolve issues, and log results.
• Monitor the processes on the line to ensure they are being followed.
• Provide general assistance to the workflow in the department as required.
• Work on the line to fill in for Machine Operators, as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by primary supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct reports.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• Associate's degree in Electronics, Computer Programming, PC Repair, Automotive, CNC, or equivalent fields. Relative experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand both verbal and written instructions in the English language.
• General knowledge of machinery and the ability to take things apart and put them back together.
• Knowledge of Printed Circuit board automation is a plus.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to distinguish colors, fine circuit detail, and tones.
• Good verbal and written skills to communicate well in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to fill out daily records and logs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, hear and talk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to stand in one area for long periods of time, with minimal breaks.
  • Physical ability to move freely and have sufficient reflexes to perform the same tasks repeatedly using hands to complete the task at a constant rate so the assembly line will not be interrupted.
  • Hand-eye coordination necessary to work with small electronic parts.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence of company policies.

All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, student status, physical appearance, sexual orientation, political beliefs, religion, genetic information, gender identity, a less than honorable discharge from the military, and any other status protected by federal, state or local law and regulations.