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Test Automation Technician
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What they do
An Industrial Automation Technician repairs and maintains the computer-controlled systems and robotic devices used within industrial and commercial facilities to reduce human intervention and maximize efficiency. Their duties require knowledge of electronics, mechanics and computers.
$71,054 / year median in Illinois
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Founded in 1985, ATS is a company with a presence in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. We are professionals in Industrial Maintenance and we make factories run better. Fundada en 1985, ATS es una empresa con presencia en los Estados Unidos, México y el Reino Unido. Somos profesionales en mantenimiento industrial y hacemos que las fábricas funcionen mejor.
Principal Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides innovative test data solutions to meet evolving requirements while maximizing test repeatability, workflow, and customer safety.
- Collaborates with leadership, Engineers, Analysts, and Technicians on test requirements, results, and means to maintain and improve test automation.
- Sets up and modifies test data, program information, and equipment for specific tests.
- Calculates calibration values used to model for comparison and measurement of test data.
- Monitors computer and testing equipment to detect malfunctions and ensure test reliability.
- Documents tests and provides training for test automation processes and deployment according to Continuous Improvement methods.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Behaviors Required:
- Associate's degree in Computer Field or equivalent experience in a related field
- Knowledge of CanAPE, Concierto, VBA, PV-Wave, Oracle, C# and code preferred
- Experience with data acquisition software
- General IT Troubleshooting background
- Ability to repair communications between equipment and software
- Ability to understand and translate customer requirements into software logic and requirements
- C++ programming experience preferred
- Project planning experience preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Accountability for delivering on commitments/deadlines