Automation Technician/Controls Engineer
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Automation Technician III – Automotive Manufacturing
Location: Lorain, Ohio | Employment Type: Full-Time | On-site
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Automation Technician III to provide advanced technical support for automated manufacturing equipment, including robotics, PLC and HMI controls, industrial networks, machine vision, safety systems and automated welding. The person in this role will diagnose complex equipment faults on their own, restore safe operation, support continuous improvement and mentor less-experienced technicians.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide daily automation and controls support to production, using structured troubleshooting to reduce equipment downtime
• Connect to PLCs (RSLogix 500/5000, Studio 5000) to locate I/O, review interlocks, back up programs and isolate machine faults
• Perform robot error recovery, program backups and authorized teach pendant adjustments on FANUC and Motoman robots
• Troubleshoot automated welding applications, including resistance, GMAW and projection welding
• Set up, adjust, validate and back up WeldWatcher weld-monitoring systems according to process and change-control standards
• Diagnose HMIs, drives, sensors, vision systems, light curtains and industrial networks (Ethernet, DeviceNet, Remote I/O)
• Read and interpret U.S. and European electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and OEM documentation
• Complete preventive maintenance and recommend improvements for recurring failures and spare-parts planning
• Support installation, commissioning, run-at-rate and acceptance of new or rebuilt equipment
• Follow lockout/tagout, arc-flash and electrical safe-work practices
• Train operators and mentor Level I and II technicians
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent, plus formal training in industrial automation, electrical technology, mechatronics or a related field
• Journeyman or equivalent certification preferred
• Five or more years of industrial automation, controls, robotics or electrical troubleshooting experience
• Demonstrated experience with PLC/HMI diagnostics, robots, drives, safety devices and low-voltage electrical systems in a production environment
• Experience with automated welding or robotic manufacturing processes strongly preferred
• Strong problem-solving, documentation and communication skills
• Availability for assigned shifts, overtime, weekends and emergency call-ins
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