Automation Equipment Technician

**Job Overview**

Perten Instruments AB is seeking a skilled Automation Technician to join our team. As an Automation Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, adjustment, repair, and maintenance of electronic, mechatronic, electromechanical, or mechanical equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, adjust, test, and perform periodic maintenance of standard equipment and systems.
• Use troubleshooting equipment to assist in problem-solving.
• Assist with technical expertise for evaluation and decision on necessary adjustments in the PM plan for instruments/units.
• Record and report abnormal functioning of equipment or conditions and initiate corrective actions.
• Identify suppliers for spare parts, calculate costs, and prepare requisitions.
• Perform regular rounds according to the needs of the business.
• Assist with technical expertise in the purchase of equipment.
• Assist with technical expertise when signing contracts.
• Test, evaluate, and adjust instruments and devices after completion of repair.
• Document inspections, maintenance work, repairs, and other work according to guidelines and methods.
• Communicate with customer employees and external suppliers during calibration, repair, and operation of equipment, and if necessary coordinate with external suppliers regarding repairs.
• If necessary, install and/or upgrade firmware and modular parts.

Requirements:

• A three-year technical degree, or equivalent related work experience.
• One year's experience in the installation, adjustment, maintenance, and repair of equipment or experience deemed equivalent.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret instructions, formulate emails, memos, and ask clear questions to ensure understanding.
• Ability to write clear routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, employees, and/or supervisors.
• Ability to instruct other techniques in relevant instruments and its operation.
• Expected to share information about current events or instruments relevant to the department/company.
• Communicate in writing and orally in both Swedish and English.
• Expected to actively participate and contribute to meetings in accordance with company policies.