Automation Specialist

Omaha, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Automation Specialist
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Automation Manager
Date: 12/12/2025

Job Summary:
The Automation Specialist will design program troubleshoot and repair robotic systems. Automation Specialist will also assemble install troubleshoot and commission automated vision systems.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Programing of new robotic and automation systems.
Support system installation start-up debug commissioning and extended service at vendor client sites.
Creates training and system documentation.
Leads training sessions to educate clients on proper use and maintenance of systems.
Required to be technical resource assistance to Sales Project Management and Client Services groups.
Provide remote support to clients and team members to troubleshoot system process problems.
Perform PMs on FANUC Mechanical Units Controllers and peripheral items within work cell.
Installation testing and commissioning of vision camera and scanning systems for high-speed automation systems at vendor and/or client sites.
Installation and base level commissioning of new automation systems.
Accurately tracking and reporting all time spent and expenses incurred for work performed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of advanced FANUC programming to include: TP Language FANUC RoboGuide Software ASCII. (Entry level knowledge of Karel Language and FANUC Pallet Tool preferred)
Basic knowledge of R-30iA Mate R-30iB R-30iB Mate R-30iB Plus and R-30iB Mate Plus Controllers.
Basic knowledge of PLC/Robot communication handshakes (DI/DO handshakes).
Comfortable with 480VAC 3-Phase 240VAC Single Phase 120VAC and Control Voltage.
Knowledge of Enet/IP I/O device connectivity and basic peripheral IP networking within the Robotic Work Cell.
Comfortable with Mechanical Drawings and Electrical Schematics for system assembly and troubleshooting.
Ability to read and follow AutoCAD drawings for system layouts assembly and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of/ability to learn Jira Ticketing System Confluence Document Host Microsoft Word Excel.
Work independently at specifics tasks and as a member of a team on larger tasks.
Excellent communication organizational and customer service skills.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.

Education and Experience:

Two-year technical degree or other equivalent educational experience is preferred.
Two years of related integration or manufacturing/production experience is preferred.
FANUC certifications are a plus.
Previous experience with mechanical and electrical systems is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods.
Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
Ability to follow customer and vendor site PPE requirements.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Title: Automation SpecialistClassification: ExemptReports to: Automation ManagerDate: 12/12/2025Job Summary:The Automation Specialist will design program troubleshoot and repair robotic systems. Automation Specialist will also assemble install troubleshoot and commission automated vis...

Programing of new robotic and automation systems.
Support system installation start-up debug commissioning and extended service at vendor client sites.
Creates training and system documentation.
Leads training sessions to educate clients on proper use and maintenance of systems.
Required to be technical resource assistance to Sales Project Management and Client Services groups.
Provide remote support to clients and team members to troubleshoot system process problems.
Perform PMs on FANUC Mechanical Units Controllers and peripheral items within work cell.
Installation testing and commissioning of vision camera and scanning systems for high-speed automation systems at vendor and/or client sites.
Installation and base level commissioning of new automation systems.
Accurately tracking and reporting all time spent and expenses incurred for work performed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of advanced FANUC programming to include: TP Language FANUC RoboGuide Software ASCII. (Entry level knowledge of Karel Language and FANUC Pallet Tool preferred)
Basic knowledge of R-30iA Mate R-30iB R-30iB Mate R-30iB Plus and R-30iB Mate Plus Controllers.
Basic knowledge of PLC/Robot communication handshakes (DI/DO handshakes).
Comfortable with 480VAC 3-Phase 240VAC Single Phase 120VAC and Control Voltage.
Knowledge of Enet/IP I/O device connectivity and basic peripheral IP networking within the Robotic Work Cell.
Comfortable with Mechanical Drawings and Electrical Schematics for system assembly and troubleshooting.
Ability to read and follow AutoCAD drawings for system layouts assembly and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of/ability to learn Jira Ticketing System Confluence Document Host Microsoft Word Excel.
Work independently at specifics tasks and as a member of a team on larger tasks.
Excellent communication organizational and customer service skills.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.

Education and Experience:

Two-year technical degree or other equivalent educational experience is preferred.
Two years of related integration or manufacturing/production experience is preferred.
FANUC certifications are a plus.
Previous experience with mechanical and electrical systems is a plus.