Automation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Automation Technician Schedule Options

• Back Half Nights (BHN)

If you’ve worked with industrial automation, robotics, or conveyor systems and are ready to take the next step, this is a role that actually offers real growth.

Our client is expanding operations and hiring Automation Technicians to support highly automated production equipment. This is a hands on role working with PLC driven systems, robotics, and advanced material handling equipment in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

This is not a basic maintenance position. You will work alongside engineers and experienced technicians to troubleshoot, improve, and optimize automation systems that keep production running.

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC controlled automation systems
• Maintain and support industrial robots, conveyors, sensors, and motor controls
• Diagnose and resolve issues with VFDs, drives, and electrical control panels
• Partner with automation engineers on system improvements and optimization
• Perform preventative maintenance on automated production lines
• Respond to equipment downtime and drive root cause analysis

We are targeting technicians with experience in automated environments, not just general maintenance.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Electrical Schematics
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Single and Three Phase Power
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Industrial Robot Programming
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• SCADA Experience
• High Voltage Systems
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Aerospace Manufacturing

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Fanuc, Mitsubishi)
• Vision System
• Servo Motors
• Industrial Robot (Kuka, Fanuc, ABB)