Field Automation Technician

**Field Automation Technician**

Have you ever wanted to be on the ground floor of a well-funded, rapidly growing global startup that is disrupting the grocery industry? We are a dedicated team of professionals with a passion for grocery and who help grocers thrive by making sure our team at Takeoff thrives. Our core values are what drive our decisions every day. We foster an accessible, approachable, and supportive environment and work together to reach new milestones and motivate each other towards excellence. Our team is on a mission to transform the grocery industry for the better. Are you looking to make an impact daily and help us disrupt a 100-year-old industry? If so, please continue reading

Takeoff Technologies, a Massachusetts-based tech company, is the creator of the world’s first automated micro-fulfillment center (MFCs) that transforms the way people access groceries. Our solution provides retailers with the most cost-efficient way to fulfill their online grocery orders, using automated, hyperlocal micro-fulfillment centers. **You will have an opportunity to work full time on site supporting one of our MFC’s in Auckland, New Zealand.**

As a Field Automation Technician, you will report to the Director of Technical Account Management and provide industrial electrical/mechanical/automation expertise, working on highly automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyor systems and picking stations. Our main focus is working towards maximizing equipment utilization and efficiency through defined preventative maintenance practices.
- be successful in this position you must have knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, and automated equipment and robotic systems. Our systems utilize 415vac, 240vac, and 48vdc, 24vdc, VFDs, and PLCs (Siemens). Utilizing both paper and digital electrical schematics as well as CMMS software to track all breakdowns, work performed and spare parts usage and inventory. Troubleshooting knowledge is a must.

**Some of the experience you will bring to the table**:

- Must have the ability to proficiently speak, write and read English
- Electrical Service Technician qualification required
- Degree in Electrical, Automation or Mechanical Preferred
- 2 -5 years of experience as Maintenance Repairman, Maintenance Electrician, Machine Repairman, or Industrial Maintenance Engineering
- Strong problem-solving capabilities and process-oriented mentality
- Ability to provide talent that contributes a unique interpretation or analysis of our systems to our customers.
- Theoretical and operational experience in the repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of PLC-based machinery, highly automated and robotic equipment and control systems
- Hands-on, team oriented and committed to improvement processes
- Experience in reducing costs through processes and efficiencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Weekends and flexible working hours and occasional travel required
- Permanent Residency or New Zealand citizenship required
- Physical requirements may include:

- Sitting, squatting, walking, reaching out to arm’s length, reaching over-head, lifting between 25-50kg