Manufacturing Automation Tech (Sustainment)

Automation Technician

This role supports the development, deployment, and sustainment of advanced manufacturing automation across multiple sites. The Automation Technician will work hands-on with automated equipment, contributing to programming, process optimization, and troubleshooting to enable reliable, high-quality production.

This position is ideal for someone with experience in industrial automation systems, with opportunities to support a variety of manufacturing processes including electronic assembly.

What You Will Do

• Develop, modify, and optimize programs and recipes for automated manufacturing equipment
• Support installation, startup, and qualification of new automation systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across motion systems, sensors, pneumatics, and material-handling systems
• Configure and maintain equipment parameters to ensure consistent process performance and product quality
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve throughput, cycle time, and yield
• Create and maintain documentation for processes, programs, and change control
• Train operators and technicians on equipment operation and best practices
• Support standardization and replication of automation solutions across multiple sites
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements

Qualifications You Must Have

• AA/AS degree (or equivalent technical training) or 5+ years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation systems or automated manufacturing equipment

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with PLCs, sensors, I/O systems, robotics, or motion-controlled equipment (specifically Allen Bradely Controls Hardware and Fanuc Robots)
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a production environment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, process documentation, and equipment manuals
• Experience programming or supporting automated manufacturing equipmentExperience with PLC programming (Allen Bradely ControlLogix/CompactLogix and Omron NX Series), HMI interfaces (Ignition and Omron), or Robotic Systems (Fanuc Industrial and CRX Collaborative and Omron TM Series).
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as coating, dispensing, soldering, or assembly (electronics experience a plus)
• Familiarity with SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition)
• Experience supporting multi-site or scalable manufacturing deployments

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

May be eligible for relocation.