Automated Systems Technician

Job Title: Automated Systems Technician

Job Description

The Automated Systems Technician monitors and maintains highly automated manufacturing lines and supporting equipment in a regulated medical device environment, ensuring consistent quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery. This role executes preventive maintenance, supports engineering with testing and validation activities, and maintains detailed documentation in line with regulatory requirements. The technician applies strong technical, troubleshooting, and time management skills while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to keep automated equipment operating in a validated and reliable state.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain highly automated manufacturing lines and associated equipment to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Execute preventive maintenance orders and protocols on automated equipment and document all work performed clearly and accurately.
• Assist engineering in testing procedures and protocols in support of regulatory and validation requirements.
• Learn and apply the quality system processes required to operate and maintain the automated line within 0 to 3 months.
• Build strong working relationships with team members and collaborate effectively to support production needs.
• Train on the manufacturing line and learn the technologies used on the automated equipment, including robotics, vision systems, and PLCs.
• Help execute maintenance work orders and protocols on automated equipment while following established procedures.
• Maintain customer-specific system documentation in support of FDA regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
• Within 3 to 6 months, demonstrate understanding, programming ability, and troubleshooting skills for the automated equipment.
• Develop an understanding of how to maintain automated equipment in a validated state and adhere to validation requirements.
• Understand and execute all maintenance work orders and protocols associated with the automated equipment independently.
• Learn and adopt the company’s philosophies and culture, contributing positively to a team-oriented environment.
• Within 6 to 12 months, support second shift operations on the automated line with minimal supervision.
• Create, modify, and troubleshoot programmable technologies on the automated equipment, including PLCs, robots, and automation systems.
• Assist engineering in implementing process improvements and cost reduction initiatives on automated equipment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of FDA 21 CFR 820 and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements for medical devices.
• Ensure automated equipment remains in a validated state by following established procedures and documentation practices.
• Compose professional documentation such as protocols, work instructions, and engineering studies to support operations and compliance.
• Manage time and projects effectively by setting and meeting aggressive schedules while maintaining a focus on quality.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on work experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs or comparable PLC technologies.
• Hands-on work experience with Fanuc robots or comparable robotic systems.
• Experience working with Cognex vision systems or similar machine vision technologies.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled automated equipment and robotics.
• Experience supporting validated manufacturing equipment in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR 820 and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Ability to compose professional technical documentation, including protocols, work instructions, and engineering studies.
• Strong time and project management skills with the ability to set and meet aggressive schedules.
• Ability to learn new automation technologies quickly and apply them effectively on the production floor.
• Positive, team-oriented communication style and the ability to collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams.
• Solid understanding of the importance of quality in a medical device manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with automation systems that integrate robotics, PLCs, and machine vision in a manufacturing setting.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience working with automated mechanical equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting complex automated equipment, including robotics and control systems.
• Experience in automation, robotics, or mechatronics within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to adopt and embody the company’s philosophies and culture in daily work.
• Comfort working on second shift and supporting production with minimal supervision after ramp-up.
• Strong attention to detail in both technical work and documentation to support regulatory compliance.

Why Work Here?

You will join a rapidly growing medical device manufacturer that values quality, continuous improvement, and teamwork. The organization offers the opportunity to work with advanced automation technologies and validated manufacturing systems in a clean, modern facility. You will gain exposure to regulated medical device production, collaborate closely with engineering and operations, and build highly marketable skills in robotics, PLCs, and automation. The culture emphasizes learning, collaboration, and professional growth while supporting a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, well-lit manufacturing environment that supports medical device production and validated automated equipment. You will work primarily on the second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., supporting automated lines that use technologies such as Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, Fanuc robots, and Cognex vision systems. The facility operates under FDA 21 CFR 820 and GMP requirements, with a strong focus on documentation, quality, and adherence to established procedures. You will work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams in a structured yet collaborative setting that emphasizes safety, organization, and reliability of automated systems.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $72800.00/yr.

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This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.