Automation Technician
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Job Location:
Mebane, NC - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 71800 - 86700
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Automation Technician
Location: Mebane NC
Our client is seeking a skilled Automation Technician to support and maintain advanced automation technologies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for troubleshooting repairing and optimizing drives controllers robotics and other automation systems critical to production operations. With new automation technology being introduced the Automation Technician will play a key role in supporting installations commissioning and ongoing system performance. This position requires someone with a solid background in industrial automation and the confidence to work independently as training resources on-site are limited.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot maintain and repair automation systems including PLCs drives controllers robotics and HMIs
- Provide advanced support for automation equipment and robotics integration into manufacturing lines
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on automation and control systems to reduce downtime
- Support the installation commissioning and optimization of new automation technologies
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams on system upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives
- Document maintenance activities modifications and system performance adjustments
- Respond to call-ins and provide off-shift/weekend support as needed
Qualifications:
- 35 years of hands-on experience in automation/controls within a manufacturing environment (required)
- Strong working knowledge of drives controllers and PLCs (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred)
- Experience with robotics programming troubleshooting or maintenance (preferred)
- Familiarity with industrial electrical systems sensors and motion control systems
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams and technical documentation
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Willingness to work overtime weekends and respond to call-ins as required
Special Demands:
- Flexibility to work overtime and weekends to support production needs and call-ins is required.
- Must be able to climb ladders and work in elevated or confined environments
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts electrical systems and industrial conditions (noise dust heat and chemicals)
- Commitment to continuous learning in automation and robotics technologies
- Active participation in safety programs and compliance with electrical codes and company standards
Education / Training:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associates degree or technical training in Automation Electrical Engineering Technology Mechatronics or a related field (preferred)
- Industrial automation experience: 2 years (preferred)
- PLC troubleshooting/programming: 1 year (preferred)
Benefits:
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Dental Vision and Life Insurance
- Paid time off and retirement plan
- Flexible spending account and Health savings account
- Tuition reimbursement
Salary: $71800$86700 annually
M3 Placement and Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
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