Senior Integration Technician
Bright Machines
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Dec 31, 2024
RETHINK MANUFACTURING
The only way to ignite change is to build the best team. At Bright Machines®, we’re innovators and experts in our craft who have joined together to create a new category of manufacturing that will help transform the industry. We believe software and data are the answer, thoughtfully applied to solve our customers’ unique challenges. Through intelligent automation, we give factories newfound flexibility, scalability, and resilience. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while building a platform to take advantage of what comes next.
Working with us means you’ll have the opportunity to make lasting, impactful changes for our company and our customers. If you’re ready to apply your exceptional skills to create the factory of the future, we’d love to speak with you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a talented and experienced Technician to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Integration technician at Bright Machines, you will play a crucial role in Building, developing, and deploying robotic automation systems.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, system, vision, robotic engineers, project managers, etc. to deliver cutting-edge automation solutions to our clients.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Design, assemble, and wire automation systems by integrating mechanical, electrical, and control components, including robots, power panels, and control cabinets, to ensure proper functionality. This involves - electrical, mechanical and pneumatical to build our systems, connecting sensors, actuators, controllers, and other components, and conducting thorough testing to verify operational reliability and safety. Compliance with industry standards and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and troubleshoot issues.
- Responsible for managing the integration floor, ensuring it remains well-organized and fully equipped to support efficient and precise work. This includes maintaining an orderly workspace, verifying that all necessary tools and equipment are available, and proactively addressing any shortages or issues.
- Travel up to 15% to customer sites or other office locations within US and Mexico to provide on-site support for field integration. This includes assisting with the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of systems at customer locations. Additionally, train service engineers and client technicians on system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures to ensure smooth ongoing operations and to empower teams with the skills needed for proper and high system performance.
WHAT WE WANT TO SEE
- 5+ years of experience in a related industry, with a solid understanding of automation systems and processes.
- Familiarity with robots and various automation components, including their setup and operation.
- Proficient with shop tools for assembly, maintenance, and repairs.
- Experience in assembly and testing of automation subsystems and electromechanical mechanisms, ensuring their performance up to spec.
- Experience making electrical wiring and harnesses, ensuring proper connections and functionality in automation systems.
- Skilled in reading and understanding mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical assembly drawings to ensure accurate assembly and system integration.
- Problem solver who thrives on challenges and has a keen eye for detail to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
- Team player with strong communication and collaboration skills, recognizing their importance in achieving project success.
IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAD
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality work.
- Advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting skills: Ability to quickly analyze and resolve complex technical issues in automation systems, electromechanical components, and robots.
- Experience in use of automation software: PLC, HMI, and robot programming (FANUC).
- Leadership in cross-functional team collaboration: Ability to lead and collaborate effectively with engineers, project managers, and other technicians to implement complex projects.
- Automation safety knowledge: Familiar and understanding of industry safety standards (e.g., ANSI/RIA R15.06, OSHA, ISO 13849, ISO 10218) and ability to ensure safety in system design, testing, and operation.
- Proficient in CAD software: Ability to use tools like SolidWorks for designing and modifying mechanical and electrical systems.
BE EMPOWERED TO CHANGE AN INDUSTRY
Bright Machines is an industry-leading software and robotics company that provides a full-stack automation solution for manufacturing. Bright Machines’ flexible automated assembly and disassembly specializes in the AI backbone – AI hardware infrastructure. By leveraging computer vision, machine learning, and software applications, Bright Machines reimagines the way products can be designed and manufactured.
Bright Machines is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an integration center in Guadalajara, Mexico. The company has been recognized as one of Forbes’ AI 50, awarded “Best AI-based Solution for Manufacturing” by AI Breakthrough, named a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum, and highlighted by several other leading technology and innovation organizations.