Industrial Reliability Technician - PLC & High‑Voltage Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Reliability Technician – PLC & High‑Voltage Systems (Madison Heights, MI)

Join a global coatings leader where your maintenance expertise directly supports uptime, safety, and product quality. At Ionbond, you will work with sophisticated vacuum coating assets and collaborate with specialists across our North American and international network.

Why Ionbond

• One of the world’s largest coating networks: 34 centers in 15 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia
• Cutting‑edge PVD, PACVD, and CVD solutions serving aerospace, medical, food contact, automotive, decorative, tooling, and fuel cell markets
• Backed by the IHI Group — a renowned Japanese industrial consortium
• Professional growth through international and local opportunities, plus training on vacuum technology if you are new to it

Your impact

• Keep production equipment, the clean line, and plant systems running through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• Troubleshoot and repair vacuum systems; safely service high‑voltage components
• Record and manage maintenance notifications, histories, and technical documents, including blueprints and schematics
• Prioritize work to reduce downtime and improve asset reliability
• Monitor performance and uptime; implement strategies to minimize failures and enhance efficiency
• Partner with managers and process engineers to resolve interruptions, variable process results, and equipment bottlenecks
• Champion 5S to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace
• Support additional tasks as business needs evolve

What you need to succeed

• 3+ years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience
• Technical/trade or engineering education preferred; high school diploma/GED required
• Experience with vacuum technology (or strong interest — we will train)
• Expertise in failure mechanisms, root cause analysis, and corrective repair
• Strong electrical aptitude; working knowledge of control systems and PLCs
• Self‑directed, highly motivated, and deadline‑driven
• Effective communicator with peers, management, and suppliers (verbal and email)
• Open to overtime and weekend work as required
• Willing to travel occasionally within the U.S. and internationally

Compliance

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a criminal background check and physical screening.

Benefits & rewards

• Competitive compensation aligned to your background
• Medical, dental, and vision with affordable premiums and deductibles
• FSAs for medical and dependent care
• Life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Safe Harbor plus company match
• Diverse, team‑centric environment focused on innovation and service excellence

Technical strengths we value

• Mechanical troubleshooting; mechanical systems and component repair
• Electrical installation, troubleshooting, and repair; electrical schematic reading
• Industrial electrical systems and experience; 120/208/240/480 V power
• Commercial electrical skill sets; equipment installation and wiring
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• Powerhouse operation
• Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting; equipment repair and maintenance
• Machine safety inspections
• Diesel & heavy equipment systems; electrical systems & diagnostics (heavy equipment)

Tools & platforms

PLC environments you may encounter: Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, Panasonic, Schneider Electric, Beckoff, Modicon, B&R Industrial Automation, Sigmatek.

How to apply

Upload your resume and, if you wish, a brief cover letter. We look forward to learning how you will help us drive uptime and reliability at our Madison Heights facility.