Automation Technician

American Battery Solutions • Springboro, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Technician supports the design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of control systems for automated machinery and equipment in a battery manufacturing environment. The role focuses on fault recovery, pneumatic systems, robotics, and PLC-based controls to maintain equipment performance and uptime. The technician collaborates with engineering, maintenance, and production teams on improvements and new product introductions, and provides technical support to production operators and maintenance teams.

The position includes equipment installation, capability studies, and validation of new or modified processes; identifying efficiency and cost-reduction improvements; reviewing work instructions; and ensuring equipment meets applicable electrical and safety standards. The technician must follow federal and state regulations and company policies, processes, and procedures, maintain predictable and reliable attendance, and support off-shift work when required. Other duties may be assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

The role is based at American Battery Solutions' Advanced Battery Manufacturing Center in Springboro, Ohio. It involves working in industrial environments, with possible travel to vendor or integrator sites.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience in controls, automation, and/or Fanuc robots.
• At least two years of experience in controls or automation in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLCs (RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000), Fanuc robots, and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge of HMI interfaces, Keyence sensors/cameras, SQL databases, and MES platforms.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain basic automation networking systems.
• Basic skills maintaining and troubleshooting lineside printers.
• Fundamental understanding of 3D modeling and implementation.
• Willingness to learn and apply MES concepts and SQL Server database implementation and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical and machine control cabinet layouts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequent movement in industrial environments; lifting up to 30 pounds; visual acuity for equipment inspection and reading schematics; and bending, lifting, stretching, stooping, pushing, pulling, and carrying as needed.
• Ability to work around high-voltage equipment and moderately loud environments and use required PPE, including safety glasses and safety shoes.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Technical Specification (TS) 16949 and ISO 14001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and recover from equipment faults to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and control hardware.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical components, sensors, drives, motors, and contactors using appropriate tools and equipment safely.
• Interpret electrical schematics and support system upgrades safely.
• Coordinate with the IT department as needed to maintain production uptime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic components, including valves, actuators, and air handling systems.
• Interpret pneumatic schematics and support system upgrades.
• Connect and troubleshoot Keyence and Cognex vision applications.
• Operate and maintain Fanuc robots, including fault recovery and basic programming; support robot manipulation and teach pendant operations.
• Program Allen Bradley PLCs and other control devices under engineering guidance.
• Monitor and troubleshoot HMI settings to support production needs.
• Troubleshoot and maintain Keyence and Cognex barcode systems.
• Participate in equipment installations, capability studies, and validation of new or modified processes.
• Identify and implement improvement projects focused on cost reduction and efficiency.
• Ensure equipment meets applicable electrical and safety standards.
• Participate in work instruction reviews.
• Provide technical support to production operators and maintenance teams.
• Support off-shift work when required.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations and company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Maintain predictable and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned, including duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

Benefits

• Four weeks of paid time off, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company-provided 401(k) savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and retirement program.

What This Job Offers

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