Factory Automation Technician III

Job Summary

This position is responsible for advanced maintenance and troubleshooting of factory automation equipment to ensure continuous and stable manufacturing flow.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on factory automation equipment and control systems to maintain optimal operating condition.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control-related issues on automation equipment (conveyors, lifters, alignment units, AMR charging stations, robotic cells, sensors, PLC-controlled modules).
• Support equipment modifications, upgrades, and part replacements to improve reliability and extend equipment life.
• Respond to equipment alarms and breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime and support continuous production.
• Communicate directly with production departments to coordinate PM activities and troubleshooting work with minimal impact to output.
• Work closely with FA engineers, production leaders, and planning teams to align maintenance schedules with production needs.
• Cook with external vendors and service providers to handle complex issues, specialized repairs, and equipment upgrades.
• Prepare, manage, and continuously improve periodic Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules for FA equipment.
• Record and maintain all documents related to PM, troubleshooting, and repair work (including daily reports, PM check sheets, and equipment history logs).
• Use MES/SCADA equipment log data to analyze recurring problems, identify trends, and drive root cause solutions.
• Train, guide, and mentor new technicians and less experienced maintenance team members on FA equipment, troubleshooting methods, and safety procedures.
• Lead equipment-related meetings, contribute to root cause analysis (RCA), and participate in continuous improvement activities (Kaizen).
• Support audits, vendor visits, and facility tours by explaining automation systems, maintenance strategies, and reliability improvements.
• Ensure all maintenance work is performed in accordance with LGES safety standards and LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area following 5S3R Standards:5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain3R: Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned to support stable and safe factory automation operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of maintenance experience in a production/plant environment, preferably with factory automation systems.
• Experience working in dry-room environments and following gowning/PPE requirements.
• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate degree or vocational/technical certification preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical technical knowledge and hands-on experience with industrial equipment.
• Experience with automation/FA equipment (conveyors, robotics, AMRs, automated transfer systems) strongly preferred.
• PLC experience (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, or similar) preferred but not required; ability to understand basic logic flow and I/O.
• Must be able to regularly use required PPE (safety glasses, steel-toe shoes) for up to 12 hours.
• Must be able to repeatedly for up to 12 hours:Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.Stoop, twist, and bendReach overhead Sit and/or stand for extended periods

Skills

• Strong understanding of production processes and automated manufacturing systems.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Ability to analyze MES/SCADA log data for fault patterns and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of industrial sensors, actuators, motors, robots, AMRs, and I/O devices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, PLC I/O lists, and equipment manuals.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead, mentor, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Why should you work here?

Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.

Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.

Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.

Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.