Manufacturing Automation Tech (Sustainment)
RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
This role supports the development, deployment, and sustainment of advanced manufacturing automation across multiple sites. The Automation Technician will work hands-on with automated equipment, contributing to programming, process optimization, and troubleshooting to enable reliable, high-quality production. This position is ideal for someone with experience in industrial automation systems, with opportunities to support a variety of manufacturing processes including electronic assembly.
Requirements
- AA/AS degree (or equivalent technical training) or 5+ years of relevant experience
- Hands-on experience with industrial automation systems or automated manufacturing equipment
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with PLCs, sensors, I/O systems, robotics, or motion-controlled equipment (specifically Allen Bradely Controls Hardware and Fanuc Robots)
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a production environment
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, process documentation, and equipment manuals
- Experience programming or supporting automated manufacturing equipment
- Experience with PLC programming (Allen Bradely ControlLogix/CompactLogix and Omron NX Series), HMI interfaces (Ignition and Omron), or Robotic Systems (Fanuc Industrial and CRX Collaborative and Omron TM Series).
- Experience with manufacturing processes such as coating, dispensing, soldering, or assembly (electronics experience a plus)
- Familiarity with SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition)
- Experience supporting multi-site or scalable manufacturing deployments
Responsibilities
- Develop, modify, and optimize programs and recipes for automated manufacturing equipment
- Support installation, startup, and qualification of new automation systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across motion systems, sensors, pneumatics, and material-handling systems
- Configure and maintain equipment parameters to ensure consistent process performance and product quality
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve throughput, cycle time, and yield
- Create and maintain documentation for processes, programs, and change control
- Train operators and technicians on equipment operation and best practices
- Support standardization and replication of automation solutions across multiple sites
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
