Competence

Be orderly, organized, results-oriented, quickly responsive, and able to coordinate work. Must handle advanced technology tools (spreadsheets, worksheets, etc.). Be competent, based on appropriate education, training, or experience in overall performance.

• Able to read mechanical drawings, pneumatic schematics, and electrical schematics
• Able to effectively work with customers according to deadlines
• Able to work under pressure
• Good written and verbal communication skills with team members and customers
• Able to work in teams and independently to solve technical challenges
• Travel Approximately 10-25% annually (national and international)
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Physical demands are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the functions in a typical office and manufacturing environment.

Qualifications/Experience Requirements

• Seven years of experience with custom equipment in the automation industry working with production equipment
• Electronics manufacturing preferred
• Knowledge of industrial PLCS, such as Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens, and Beckhoff preferred
• Knowledge of industrial robots preferred
• Knowledge of machine vision applications preferred

Functions & Scope

• Assemble industrial machines based on engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Install pneumatic plumbing including actuators, valves and fittings,
• Attend Internal Design Reviews to add input into the design of the machine.
• Record changes to machined parts and assemblies on engineering drawings.
• Communicate with engineers, purchasers, external contractors, suppliers and customers as needed.
• Provide information for machine documentation, specifically maintenance.
• Support machine acceptance testing and run-off.
• Install and service machines at customer’s site as required.
• Work within project assignment constraints including scope, budget, and timeline.
• Understand health, safety, and quality compliance standards for the country in which the work is performed.
• Perform troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Read and understand mechanical and pneumatic drawings.
• Communicate required mechanical and pneumatic changes made to the machines to colleagues during debug and installation phases.
• Provide status updates to the customer and internal IPTE stakeholders. 
• Provide on-site customer training and support for equipment maintenance.

What We Offer

Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits, including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off, will be discussed during the interview process.

Location

This position is based in Alpharetta, GA, USA, with travel throughout the North American region as required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter highlighting their relevant skills and experience to Greg.Killough@ipte.com. Please include “Mechanical Technician” in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IPTE, LLC a subsidiary of IPTE Factory Automation N.V. is a worldwide supplier of automation solutions for the electronics, consumer goods, telecommunications, new energy, automotive and e-mobility industries. IPTE develops high quality turn-key custom automation equipment for the industries we serve as well as automation systems for the manufacturing, testing and handling of components in the printed circuit board industry.  The company has been serving customers for more than 30 years with 900+ employees working in Europe, the Americas and Asia.  IPTE has engineering and production locations in 14 countries which uniquely positions the company to serve our customers worldwide

IPTE, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.  At IPTE, LLC we are committed to attracting and retaining a qualified and diverse workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.