Automation Technician

Baker Hughes•Skaneateles, NY

1d•$65,410 - $121,510

About The Position

Do you enjoy building, troubleshooting, and improving automated manufacturing systems? Are you passionate about supporting production teams with reliable automation, tooling, and equipment performance? Join our Team! Our Waygate Technologies team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the inspection process. We help a diverse range of customers across the value chain to reduce operating costs and improve productivity Partnering with the best As an Automation Technician, you are assembling, wiring, and integrating automated equipment and tooling systems that support our manufacturing operations. You are installing, commissioning, and validating automation systems while troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and basic controls issues. You are performing preventive and corrective maintenance, supporting system debugging and continuous improvement, and assisting with upgrades and equipment modifications. You are interpreting electrical schematics and mechanical drawings, maintaining documentation, and responding promptly to automation issues on the production floor. You are collaborating with engineering and operations teams to enhance equipment reliability and maintain a safe, organized work environment. As an Automation Technician, you are responsible for: Assembling, wiring, and integrating automated equipment, fixtures, and tooling systems. Supporting installation, commissioning, and validation of new automation systems (FAT/SAT). Troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and basic controls issues on automation equipment. Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on automated manufacturing systems. Assisting with debugging, testing, and continuous improvement activities. Supporting upgrades, retrofits, and modifications to existing automation systems. Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and wiring diagrams. Assisting in documentation including work instructions, PM plans, and equipment records. Supporting production teams with timely response to automation and tooling issues. Maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient work environment in accordance with EHS requirements. Collaborating with engineering and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and performance. Fuel your passion To be successful in this role you will: Have an associate degree, technical diploma, or trade certification in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related field OR equivalent hands‑on experience. Have experience with electrical wiring, control panels, sensors, actuators, and industrial components. Have the ability to troubleshoot electromechanical systems. Have the ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings. Have comfort working in a manufacturing environment and supporting production equipment. Have strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail. Have the ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.

Requirements

Have an associate degree, technical diploma, or trade certification in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related field OR equivalent hands‑on experience.
Have experience with electrical wiring, control panels, sensors, actuators, and industrial components.
Have the ability to troubleshoot electromechanical systems.
Have the ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
Have comfort working in a manufacturing environment and supporting production equipment.
Have strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
Have the ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.

Nice To Haves

Have experience supporting automation equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Have familiarity with C#‑based systems.
Have experience with machine vision software (Cognex, Sherlock, etc.).
Have basic understanding of HMI systems, sensors, vision systems, or robotics.
Have experience with pneumatic systems.
Have experience supporting commissioning and startup of new equipment.
Have knowledge of machine safety standards, LOTO procedures, and industrial safety practices.

Responsibilities

Assembling, wiring, and integrating automated equipment, fixtures, and tooling systems.
Supporting installation, commissioning, and validation of new automation systems (FAT/SAT).
Troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and basic controls issues on automation equipment.
Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on automated manufacturing systems.
Assisting with debugging, testing, and continuous improvement activities.
Supporting upgrades, retrofits, and modifications to existing automation systems.
Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and wiring diagrams.
Assisting in documentation including work instructions, PM plans, and equipment records.
Supporting production teams with timely response to automation and tooling issues.
Maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient work environment in accordance with EHS requirements.
Collaborating with engineering and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.

Benefits

Maintain knowledge of new developments and technologies of Lufkin and other manufacturers’ equipment to provide the highest standard of service.
Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs.
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).
You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs.
Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.