Automation Technician - Sika

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

• Support the installation of new robotic work cells, this includes training technical support team on operation, troubleshooting, assign preventative maintenance etc.
• Ensure poke yoke devices including vision systems are operating as intended and train team to grow overall plant error proofing objectives.
• Support the transition of manual assembly to an automated approach by working and implementing projects in alignment with the project management team.
• Analyze and interpret electrical schematics to the component level as required to make repairs and return equipment to operation.
• Support the implementation of digitization on equipment to support adaptation to a new MES/SCADA infrastructure throughout the facility.
• Develop, write, and de-bug vision systems for machine control, make design modifications and improvements to complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment.
• Ensure that copies of software are up-to- date and available to the maintenance team members and that sufficient back-up copies are maintained in a safe location.
• Liaison with project management and maintenance Team

• Maintenance and or Process Technician background troubleshooting / optimizing process variables centered around injection molding machine / robotics control.  
• Proficient in the operation of injection molding processes and associated auxiliary equipment. 
• Excellent communication skills.

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays. Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day. Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement: Sika Corporation takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back. Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.