.**1st shift, full-time Automation Tech**Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, a member of Knorr-Bremse, designs, develops, and supplies leading-edge active safety technologies, energy management solutions, and air brake charging, and control systems and components under the Bendix® brand name for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, and other commercial vehicles throughout North America.An industry pioneer, employing more than 4,100 people, Bendix is driven to create the best solutions for improved vehicle safety, performance, and overall operating cost.***:Ability to support engineering and maintenance teams to install, maintain, and replace automation systems throughout the production process. This position will also troubleshoot component parts, including sensors and control components, vision systems, and other vital technology.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**:- Executes the operational plan of a maintenance task based on equipment designs and work specifications- Works closely with external contractors and ensures the quality of delivered services and products- Sets up or adjusts complex equipment according to manufacturing specifications.- Identifies and implements opportunities of process optimization- Must have a minimum of five years satisfactory experience in industrial-type electrical maintenance work or equivalent amount of technical schooling and experience.- Must submit transcripts to H.R.- This position will be expected to lead, mentor/develop, and maximize the effectiveness of the maintenance crew by utilizing advanced electrical and automation skills/experience as well as highly effective machine and process troubleshooting capability to improve plant performance- Extensive and deep knowledge of electrical systems, drives, instrumentation, process controls, industrial networking and communication protocols, various HMI's, PLC's, servo systems, safety systems and other industrial automation components and systems- Special emphasis on Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff PLC knowledge, troubleshooting and programming capability- Effective analytical troubleshooting capability with sophisticated electrical control systems on various packaging equipment and processing systems.- Must be a self-starter with extensive examples of self-initiated significant technical and control improvement projects- Resourceful and effective in a multi-tasking, fast-paced manufacturing environment- Maintain exceptional communication and rapport with operators, maintenance personnel and management to ensure no improvement opportunities or operational needs are overlooked- Lead the effort to develop technical skills within the maintenance department, by developing technical documentation, in-house work-aids, as well as hardware trainers and prototypes where appropriate