Controls / Automation Technician - Automotive Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Controls / Automation Technician – Automotive Manufacturing

• Location: Shelbyville, IN
• Timeframe: 6–8 week assignment
• Schedule: Must be open to off shifts, weekends, and flexible manufacturing schedules
• Manufacturing Environment: Automotive glass manufacturing, including CBG (cutting, breaking, and grinding) , glass painting, heat treatment , and final assembly

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Controls / Automation Technician to provide short-term technical support in an automotive glass manufacturing environment. This role will work hands-on with legacy industrial controls , Allen-Bradley VFDs , Siemens SIMODRIVE 611 drives , Fanuc equipment , and six-axis industrial robotics .

The ideal candidate will have strong experience troubleshooting older automated manufacturing equipment and be comfortable diagnosing electrical, controls, drive, and robotic system issues in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and support industrial automation and controls systems used in automotive glass manufacturing.
• Perform hands-on PLC troubleshooting and electrical controls diagnostics on legacy production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and support Allen-Bradley VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) and associated motor-control systems.
• Diagnose issues involving Siemens SIMODRIVE 611 drives and other legacy drive technology dating from approximately 1999–2001 and the early 2000s.
• Troubleshoot and support early-2000s Fanuc automation equipment .
• Support six-axis industrial robots , including Fanuc robots and a large population of ABB handling robots .
• Perform robot troubleshooting , fault recovery, diagnostics, and production support as required.
• Support automated processes involving glass cutting, breaking, grinding, painting, heat treatment, material handling, and final assembly .
• Diagnose equipment failures involving electrical controls, drives, motors, sensors, robotics, and automated machinery .
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and production personnel to minimize equipment downtime and restore manufacturing operations.
• Provide hands-on technical support during off shifts and weekends as production needs require.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial automation , controls troubleshooting , or manufacturing maintenance in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLCs and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley controls and VFDs .
• Experience troubleshooting variable frequency drives , motors, and industrial electrical control systems.
• Familiarity with Siemens SIMODRIVE 611 or comparable legacy Siemens drive systems is highly desirable.
• Experience with Fanuc robotics , automation equipment, or controls.
• Experience troubleshooting or supporting ABB robots , particularly six-axis material-handling applications, is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of six-axis robotics , automated material handling, and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot older or legacy controls systems where documentation or replacement components may be limited.
• Automotive, automotive supplier, glass manufacturing, or other high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting , diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a production environment and respond effectively to equipment breakdowns.
• Must be available for a 6–8 week assignment in Shelbyville, Indiana .
• Must be willing and able to work off shifts and weekends as required.

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