Manufacturing Technician

About the role

WAGO Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support daily manufacturing and warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support to maintain equipment for Electronic Assembly, Solutions, Mechanical Assembly, and ASRS operations
• Aid operators and technicians by troubleshooting equipment to minimize downtime
• Use PLC software tools to support troubleshooting activities, including monitoring inputs/outputs, reviewing program logic, and assisting in identifying root causes of equipment issues
• Maintain and troubleshoot the Automated Storage and Retrieval System
• Document work in CMMS and follow LOTO / Safety standards
• Strong Electrical troubleshooting skills (24VDC, 120/208/240/480V Systems)
• Work with ME team to support process improvements by identifying inefficiencies, defects, and opportunities for increased productivity and quality
• Follow and promote compliance with safety regulations, quality standards (ISO 9001), and company procedures
• Accurately complete documentation and reports to support traceability and compliance
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by assisting engineering and quality teams during launches and trials
• Escalate recurring issues, safety concerns, or systemic problems to the Technical Supervisor

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in electronic or mechanical manufacturing environments
• Diploma, associate degree, or technical certification in Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred
• Working knowledge of PLC systems, including the ability to open and navigate PLC programs, understand basic logic (ladder or structured text) and use PLC software as a troubleshooting tool to identify faults, monitor I/O and support equipment diagnostics
• Strong technical knowledge of automated assembly, mechanical assembly, placement machine programming, machine wiring and testing
• Experience with industrial equipment such as motors, drives, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and automated production equipment
• Experience working in a manufacturing or technical support role within a medium production environment
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with ASRS warehouse systems and automated material handling equipment preferred
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, work orders, mechanical drawings and electrical schematics to perform diagnostics and repairs
• Communicate effectively with operators, technicians, and engineering teams and work effectively as part of a coordinated team
• Proficient in MS Office; SAP ERP experience is a plus

Benefits

WAGO offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company-paid insurance plans-life, AD&D, short-term disability and long-term disability, and a retirement 401k plan.