Job Description

Job Title: 2nd Shift Technician 3 – Automation & Controls (NGMC)

The Technician 3 – Automation & Controls is a highly skilled technical role responsible for programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated manufacturing equipment within NGMC. This role supports high-volume production lines, including robotic systems, PLC-controlled equipment, and integrated manufacturing cells, ensuring maximum uptime, quality, and process capability.
This position requires strong hands-on experience in robotics, PLC programming, and industrial automation, along with the ability to independently develop and improve control systems from concept through production support.

Core Responsibilities
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robots, including Yaskawa (Motoman) systems or demonstrate transferable experience with other robotic platforms (e.g., UR, Fanuc, ABB).
• Develop, modify, and maintain PLC programs from scratch, including ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming.
• Support and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC systems using RSLogix / Studio 5000.
• Design and maintain HMI interfaces, ensuring usability for operators and maintenance teams.
• Integrate and troubleshoot sensors, vision systems, and motion control systems (temperature, flow, proximity, load cells, etc.).
• Work with VFDs, servo systems, and motor controls for automated equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and automation-related downtime issues on production lines.
• Support new equipment launches, including installation, commissioning, and validation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to improve process capability and throughput.
• Maintain proper documentation including electrical schematics, PLC logic, and troubleshooting guides.

Required Qualifications
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation or controls.
• Demonstrated ability to:
◦ Program PLCs from scratch and perform ongoing maintenance
◦ Work with industrial robots (programming, teach pendant, troubleshooting)
• Strong understanding of:
◦ Ladder Logic and industrial control systems
◦ Electrical diagrams and panel troubleshooting
◦ Industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus)