Mechanical Builder

BBS Automation, a leading automation provider with 2,500 employees in 20 sites worldwide, offers a broad range of solutions, including assembly and test, winding, insertion and take-out technology, feeder and palletizing systems. Serving mobility, medtech, consumer goods, new energy and electronics industries, BBS delivers solutions from a single source. BBS has sites in Europe, North America and Asia. Since 2023, BBS has been part of the Dürr Group.

• Machine and control cabinet wiring in the field of special machine construction.
• Maintenance, repair and installation work on our special machines.
• Assembly and disassembly.
• Independent execution of quality tests based on internal electrical acceptance protocols.
• Systematic troubleshooting and troubleshooting of old and new systems.
• Electrical service support.
• Support for system installation and machine acceptance both at BBS and worldwide on site at customers in cooperation with other departments.

• Building custom built machinery according to mechanical drawings.
• Installing and plumping hydraulic and pneumatic components according to hydraulic and pneumatic drawings.
• Ensure all adjustments are done properly and according to function and mechanical prints (e.g. sensors, cylinder strokes, belt tension, pressure settings, flow controls, alignment, pre-load, etc.).
• Making minor mechanical modifications to parts to ensure proper fit using power drills, mills lathe, etc.
• Ability to use measurement tools (e.g. calipers, depth gauges, micrometers, dial indicators, machine levels, etc.) and understand measurements within 0.02mm (1/1000th of an inch).
• Troubleshooting errors and malfunctions on custom built automation equipment.
• Correcting / updating (redlining) of technical documentation like mechanical prints and bill of materials.
• Travel to customer sites for installation and repair of custom-built automation equipment.
• Overtime mandatory from time to time.
• 50% domestic and international travel required.

Qualification/Education

• Minimum of 3 years in the custom automation industry.
• Trade school degree as a mechanic technician or similar.
• Journeyman Tool Maker / Machine Builder or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude. Experience in building custom automation equipment for assembly and test applications.
• Medical industry equipment experience is a plus.
• PLC knowledge is a definitive plus.
• Basic computer skills (e.g. MS Office), good computer skills a definitive plus.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Ongoing training in new technologies and methodologies.
• Collaborative and motivating work environment.
• Chance to participate in innovative and challenging projects.