Automation Technician - PLC & Robotics

K&K Technical • Georgetown, KY

3d • $43 - $45 • Hybrid

About The Position

Toyota’s PE Battery Team is seeking a Seibi Technician to support Battery Pack Assembly equipment across North American Manufacturing Companies (NAMCs) and global partners. The role focuses on equipment confirmation, safety compliance, vendor buy-offs, and achieving Safety, Quality, and Productivity (SQP) targets. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of Seibi or equivalent technical experience and are comfortable working in a highly automated manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• 2-year technical degree, trade school, or 3+ years relevant technical experience
• 2+ years PLC programming experience (Toyopuc, AB, Omron, Siemens)
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Willingness to work up to 25% overtime, including extended shifts and weekends
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing equipment procurement, installation, and confirmation experience
• Kawasaki or Fanuc industrial robots (part transfer, auto-tightening)
• Vision systems experience (Keyence or similar)
• AMRs, AGVs, and AGV traffic control systems

Responsibilities

• Support Battery Pack Assembly equipment development with NAMCs and global teams
• Support equipment specification development and standards compliance
• Participate in machine risk assessments and confirmation activities
• Perform Seibi equipment checks (Safety, Electrical, Mechanical)
• Confirm conveyors and logistics hardware for cell and zone safety interlocks
• Support vendor buy-off trials and large-zone trials
• Adjust equipment to meet SQP targets
• Travel to vendors and NAMCs in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Japan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree