Senior Automation Support Specialist

OVERVIEW
ATS’ Global Services team is a dynamic, change-leading team that drives the delivery of value-driven Services to our customers worldwide. Services is a growing component of the overall delivery of value to ATS’ customers globally and offers an opportunity for an opportunistic individual to create a well-defined offer structure of high-value service solutions to drive ongoing value.  
Our Digital Services team in our North America division is currently looking for a bright, ambitious Remote Automation Specialist who enjoys assisting customers in a technical way, working with the Digital team and various other teams across ATS, and who enjoys tackling challenging scenarios. 
The Senior Automation Support Specialist will provide white-glove remote support to many ATS customers. This includes remote troubleshooting and call documentation of the complete controls systems for custom automation equipment. A successful candidate will have experience diagnosing/troubleshooting PLC, PC’s, servo drives, robots, vision systems and other more specialized controllers as required. The Senior Automation Support Specialist will be skilled in troubleshooting the above-mentioned systems and experienced with remote customer support. 
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Remotely triage and troubleshoot controls system (PLC and/or PC based) issues specific to customer requirements. 
-Document stated reason for the call, troubleshooting steps, PCOF, and resolution or disposition for turnover to an SME. 
-Understand and adhere to pertinent best practices, SOPs, and customer contracts. 
-Required to work independently and as part of a team. 
-Support developing knowledge base of operating and troubleshooting information for the Remote Operations team. 
-Review/suggest additional tools/software/equipment necessary to better serve our customers and their equipment. 
-Assist customers in using their customer portal for spares and non-emergency questions. 
-Make recommendations to repair/replace only items that require repair/replacement. 
-Primarily lead the troubleshooting process and liaise with customers and ATS Remote Ops Manager. 
-Coordinate with the owning ATS division as required to assist in resolving technical issues. 
-Complete detailed Call Report for the services provided. 
-Ensure customer issues have been resolved through follow-up communication and call/case closure if required. 
-Achieve high customer satisfaction through efficient call resolution. 
-Work within Oracle and Salesforce platforms to gather customer background information, document current issues, and enter opportunities for our front-end sales teams. 
-Be available to be on call on a rotational basis as needed. 
-Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct. 
-Adhere to all OHSA/CCOHS, NFPA, and other applicable health and safety rules and procedures.  
-You will be expected to set an example of company culture with integrity and professional competence.  
-Adhere to all established procedures as defined by ATS Quality Procedures, Process Flows, Work Instructions, Safety Procedures, Policies, and the Employee Expectations. 
-Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct. 
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
-Provide remote assistance to diagnose controls issues at customer sites and use industry best practices utilizing the controls system as a troubleshooting tool. (Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIAPortal, PanelView+, FT View, etc) 
-In some cases, may connect remotely to the customer’s controls system.  
-Communicate with ATS controls SME’s to make suggestions for improvements and/or upgrades 
-Experience with 6 Axis and SCARA for Pick and Place, Sealing/Dispensing, etc 
-Familiar with one or more of the following robots is extremely favorable - Fanuc, ABB, Nachi, KUKA, and/or Motoman. 
-Experience with KUKA SafeOperation, Fanuc DCS, ABB SafeMove 
-Remotely assist customers with touching up motion and path to correct faults and customer complaints. 
-Ability to determine potential cycle time improvements related to robot motion and interface with PLC. 
-Expert with directing customers on using the teach pendant while troubleshooting and adjusting. 
-Complete understanding of Cartesian coordinate system as it relates to a robot's EOAT & Frames/Work Objects, and the ability to teach such frames. 
-Determine machine vision system operational status and qualify the function of the system using statistical and other industry standard verification and validation techniques. 
-Assists customers with making mechanical and software adjustments to visions system camera, lighting, positions, and operational parameters. 
-Work remotely with a divisional Vision SME as needed to troubleshoot and resolve customer issues. 
QUALIFICATIONS
-Associates or Bachelor of Science in related field (BSEE, BSEET, BS Industrial Automation, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mechatronics, etc.) 
-10+ years' experience in automation.  
-Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, & Excel. 
-Ability to do basic/intermediate programming in other programming languages (i.e. Visual Basic, C or C++ language). 
-DCS certification is a plus, but not required. 
-Good understanding of mechanical systems 
-Must be proficient in reading mechanical and electrical schematics and other machine drawings while referencing the SPL and BOM. 
-Ability to read, speak, write, & understand English in a professional manner. 
-Strong customer service presence. 
-Excellent interpersonal & communication skills; Experience working with customers to resolve problems.  
-Willingness and ability to travel 15%  
-Must be eligible and able to travel domestically & internationally within 30 days from hire date and legally eligible to operate a vehicle, as this is an essential job function.