Automation Technician

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated manufacturing equipment, control systems, and related production technologies.
• Diagnose issues involving programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), robotics, machine vision, sensors, motion-control systems, and electrical or pneumatic components.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to support equipment reliability, uptime, and production schedules.
• Respond to equipment downtime, identify root causes, implement appropriate corrective actions, and escalate complex issues as needed.

Installation and Validation

• Support the installation, startup, qualification, and validation of new or modified automation equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Complete approved programming, configuration, and parameter adjustments in accordance with established change-control and documentation requirements.

Technical Support

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and control-system documentation.
• Complete programming, configuration, and parameter adjustments in accordance with established change-control and documentation requirements.
• Partners with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to identify and implement improvements that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and equipment performance.
• Work with Quality to ensure automation activities comply with applicable quality-system, regulatory, and validation requirements.
• Aid in spare-parts identification and inventory needs for critical automation components.
• Train and support operators and technical team members on equipment operation, basic troubleshooting, and standard work.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate equipment records, maintenance logs, backups, work orders, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality-system, regulatory, and validation requirements.

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of PLC and HMI platforms; experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley systems is preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, sensors, robotics, machine vision, electrical systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to use diagnostic tools safely and effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to organize priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance or work-order systems.
• Ability to work independently and provide flexible support outside regular hours when business needs require.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or technical diploma in Automation Technology, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of technical training and relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience: Two or more years of experience supporting automation, controls, or industrial manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Experience: Troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, sensors, robotics, machine vision, electrical systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience: In medical-device, pharmaceutical, or another regulated manufacturing environment preferred.