Continuous Improvement Technician

About the role

The Continuous Improvement Technician at ABB's Installation Products Caribe LLC (ELIP Division, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico) designs, builds, tests and implements practical improvement solutions that boost manufacturing performance. The role applies automation, fabrication, toolmaking, troubleshooting and Lean skills to improve material flow, quality, safety, ergonomics, productivity and reliability. It is an onsite position reporting to the Quality Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, productivity, quality, safety, ergonomics and equipment performance, and support Lean initiatives
• Take part in Kaizen events, improvement workshops, Gemba walks and structured problem solving; measure results after improvements
• Design, assemble, wire, program, test, install and troubleshoot basic automation systems, and modify or develop basic PLC and HMI programs
• Create electrical and pneumatic diagrams, support commissioning, validation, startup and production handoff
• Design, build, modify and repair jigs, fixtures, gauges, workstations, machine guards, racks, carts and material-handling devices
• Perform fabrication (cutting, drilling, grinding, machining, welding, assembly, finishing) and build prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions
• Prepare technical drawings, layouts, bills of materials, wiring diagrams and documentation; use CAD software for basic mechanical parts and layouts
• Support equipment installation, process changes, trials and acceptance testing, and assist with process qualification and validation

Required profile

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Industrial Automation, Electromechanical Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, Tool and Die, Mechatronics or a related field, or equivalent education, certifications and hands-on experience
• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, automation, toolmaking, fabrication, engineering support or continuous improvement
• Experience building or modifying fixtures, tools, workstations, equipment or automation systems, and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic or control-system issues
• Previous experience supporting manufacturing improvement projects

Required skills

• Reading mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams and technical specifications
• Basic PLC programming and troubleshooting; sensors, relays, motors, pneumatic systems and machine controls
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, measurement devices and fabrication equipment
• Basic CAD experience and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Preferred: Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley, Micro800/Micro850, HMI development, VFDs, industrial networks, machine safety, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor or Fusion, and Lean, Six Sigma, OSHA or automation certifications