Automation Controls & Robotics Technician

Job Description

Job Description

What your day looks like

You start by zeroing in on a stubborn PLC fault on a Rockwell controller, confirming I/O health and ladder logic, then pivot to a quick code tweak on a Mitsubishi PLC. After a stand‑up with the team, you load a basic program onto a Fanuc robot and verify motion paths. Before lunch, you dial in parameters on SEW, Allen‑Bradley, and Mitsubishi servo/VFD drives to stabilize throughput. The afternoon is a mix of commissioning tasks, assisting electricians on HMI hardware, and wrapping a root‑cause analysis after a severe downtime event. You finish by updating documentation and planning tomorrow’s project milestones.

What you’ll tackle

• Troubleshoot PLC platforms (Rockwell, Mitsubishi) and resolve controls issues.
• Program and troubleshoot Fanuc robots at a foundational level.
• Configure and troubleshoot servo and VFD systems, including SEW, Allen Bradley, and Mitsubishi.
• Configure and troubleshoot HMI systems.
• Train and assist electricians to troubleshoot, repair, replace, and commission electrical control devices: AC/DC drives, servo controllers, contactors, motors, breakers, solenoids, and power supplies.
• Coach electricians on PLC/HMI hardware, covering processors, discrete/analog I/O cards, power supplies, network adapters, distributed I/O, message displays, PC‑based interfaces, and operator interfaces such as PanelView.
• Provide direction, assistance, and training to maintenance electricians in other technical areas as needed.
• Support basic maintenance of networking/communications, including DeviceNet, ControlNet, and Ethernet/IP.
• Plan and coordinate engineering project work with team members; participate in commissioning and start‑up.
• Troubleshoot automation systems and assist across electrical/controls projects as required.
• Lead root‑cause analysis for severe downtime incidents.

What you bring

• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field (required).
• 2+ years of experience in Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical role (required).
• Regular and predictable attendance; strong team collaboration.
• Willingness to work overtime as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays.
• Understanding of interfaces in manufacturing—how the glass process, controls, and robotics work in concert.

Core competencies

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (advanced/intermediate).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, direct, and instruct others on tasks and processes.
• Hands‑on approach to troubleshooting and analysis with excellent analytical skills.
• Live by example the Carlex Values – Safety, Accountability, Results Oriented, Team Approach, Customer Focused, and strong Integrity and Ethics; actively teach and encourage these values in others.
• Other duties as required.