Overview:
DTA – Who we are?
DTA, a division of Enerpac Group, specializes in the design and manufacturing of self-propelled transporters and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for on-site transportation of heavy loads ranging from 1 to 1,200 tons. Since its founding in 1972, DTA has been a trusted provider for industries such as wind energy, railway, shipbuilding, automotive, aerospace, steel mills, foundries, and port operations.
Enerpac Tool Group is a global leader in industrial tools, services, and solutions, supporting customers in over 100 countries. The company provides high-pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products, and precision positioning solutions, enabling customers to tackle complex and hazardous jobs safely and efficiently. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Enerpac Tool Group is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol EPAC.
For more information, visit Enerpac Tool Group’s website.
Summary – basic function of the role
The basic function of an Automation Technician is to support the installation, maintenance, and optimization of automated systems and machinery used in industrial or manufacturing environments. This role ensures that equipment operates efficiently and reliably by performing tasks such as programming control systems, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, conducting routine inspections, and collaborating with engineering and production teams to implement improvements. The technician plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, enhancing productivity, and maintaining safety and quality standards across automated operations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
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Install and configure automated machinery and control systems
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Set up production equipment to meet operational specifications
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Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
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Configure and maintain HMI (Human-Machine Interface) systems
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Use CAD software to design or modify control logic
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Perform routine preventive maintenance on automation equipment
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Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and software faults
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Conduct performance tests to ensure systems meet defined parameters
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Calibrate sensors and instruments for accuracy and compliance
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Maintain detailed records of maintenance, repairs, and system changes
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Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams
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Train operators and maintenance staff on system use and safety protocols
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Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards
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Identify and implement improvements to enhance system efficiency and reliability
Skills and Competencies
- Self-directed
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Inspires and motivates others around them
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Encourages and facilitates change
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Possesses the ability to clarify complex situations
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Able to manage multiple priorities with a bias towards action and speed
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Searches for solutions, drives continuous improvement and constantly raises the bar to stretch own and others’ levels of achievement
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Customer focused
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Constantly displays integrity and respect
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Bases decisions on fact and adopts a disciplined approach
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Actively engages in discussions and openly supports team decisions
Education and Experience
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A Higher Vocational Training qualification (Grado Superior) in fields such as Industrial Automation, Electromechanics, Mechatronics, or Industrial Electronics. This is often the most direct and recognized path into the profession.
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Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Electronics and Automation Engineering or a related technical field (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics) is also common, especially for more advanced roles
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English language: Professional working proficiency. Ability to read technical documentation, write service reports/emails, and communicate with international customers and internal teams.
Physical Demands
Employee may have to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds in weight. Employee may have to lift tools up to 50 pounds in weight. Employee will have to be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, including traveling by air/auto to remote sites. This can include occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like. Employee will need to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another. Employee will need to operate machinery and/or power tools, motor vehicles, and heavy equipment. Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels within a diverse workforce and with supported organizations. Employee will need to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. Employee can work in front of a personal computer and telephone for long periods of time. Will have repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Work Environment
Primary work environment is a manufacturing environment where following appropriate safety protocols would be required. While in the warehouse employee may be exposed to outdoor elements (such as precipitation and wind) and/or high levels of noise.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Diversity Statement
We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We will ensure your application is fairly considered and if hired, you will have an equitable opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. Enerpac Tool Group will provide reasonable accommodations within the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team for additional information.
If you’re looking for a unique, exciting career with variety and potential for growth, Enerpac Tool Group offers challenges & extraordinary rewards for people on a global scale
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the job described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
