Automation Technician II
About The Position
The Automation Technician II is a mid-level role responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving automated systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, VFDs, and control circuits. The position builds on foundational automation skills and provides independent support to production and engineering. The technician works closely with the automation team to optimize equipment performance and reliability. The role is based in a manufacturing and production setting with electrical panels, control equipment, conveyors, and automated systems. It involves regular exposure to moving machinery, strong odors, variable temperatures, and potential electrical hazards. Physical activities may include lifting and moving up to 50 pounds regularly, standing, walking, climbing, and working in tight spaces or at heights.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or certification in Industrial Automation, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field; alternatively, 3–5 years of experience in an industrial automation or electrical maintenance role.
- Intermediate knowledge of PLC and HMI systems.
- Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and panel layouts.
- Ability to work with live circuits using safe procedures.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, and work in tight spaces or at heights as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI systems.
Responsibilities
- Independently troubleshoot and repair electrical, automation, and control system issues.
- Diagnose PLC faults and resolve operational errors using programming software.
- Replace and calibrate sensors, switches, VFDs, and control hardware.
- Assist with installations of new control panels, automation upgrades, and system integration.
- Document and back up changes to programs and hardware.
- Perform preventive maintenance and electrical safety inspections on control systems.
- Follow electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout and arc flash protection.
- Collaborate with engineers, maintenance technicians, and production leads to solve recurring problems.
- Support production goals by minimizing equipment downtime.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Technical Services Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
