Senior Automation Maintenance Technician

Senior Automation Maintenance Technician

Cheney, Washington Full-Time | Extensive U.S. & International Travel Required

Haakon is an established industrial manufacturer known for quality, reliability, and long-term stability. We build highly customized HVAC equipment for demanding commercial and industrial environments across North America.

We build real equipment that solves real-world problems. Our culture is built on accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and ownership. We are heavily investing in advanced manufacturing and automation, and we are looking for people who want to grow alongside it.

This is a place for people who enjoy solving problems, mastering their craft, and taking pride in building something the right way.

Haakon is implementing advanced automated sheet metal fabrication systems, and we are looking for a technically strong, hands-on individual to help build and own this program long term.

This is not a traditional maintenance role.

This position will play a major role in the implementation, commissioning, troubleshooting, optimization, and long-term reliability of highly automated manufacturing equipment including CNC machinery, robotic systems, PLC-controlled automation, and material handling systems.

You will work closely with vendors, integrators, engineering, and production teams to help bring these systems online and support them long term. Over time, this person will become one of Haakon's primary internal experts on these systems.

This role requires significant travel, especially during implementation and training phases. The right person will enjoy learning new systems, solving difficult technical problems, and taking ownership in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Support implementation, startup, commissioning, and long-term maintenance of automated sheet metal fabrication equipment

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation-related issues

Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled systems and automation components

Maintain servo motors, drives, sensors, safety systems, and electrical control components

Work closely with equipment manufacturers and integrators during installation and startup

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance focused on maximizing uptime and reliability

Respond quickly and effectively to equipment failures and production downtime

Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals

Help develop maintenance procedures, spare parts strategy, documentation, and long-term reliability standards

Maintain accurate maintenance records using cloud-based CMMS systems

Support continuous improvement efforts focused on automation reliability, efficiency, and safety

Strong troubleshooting ability across mechanical and electrical systems

Curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn complex automated systems

Comfortable taking ownership and solving problems independently

Calm under pressure during breakdowns and startup challenges

Strong communication and documentation skills

Team-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

Willingness to travel extensively and support implementation efforts where needed

Industrial maintenance, automation, controls, robotics, CNC equipment, mechatronics, or similar technical environments

PLC troubleshooting experience with systems such as Beckhoff, Bosch-Rexroth, Siemens, Rockwell, or similar platforms

Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment or industrial automation systems

Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical diagrams

Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Experience using CMMS platforms

Degree, diploma, or certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, Automation, Engineering Technology, Millwrighting, or related field strongly preferred

Equivalent hands-on experience may be considered for exceptionally strong candidates

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Ability to travel extensively, including domestic and international travel

Approximately 75% travel during the first year for training, implementation, and startup support

Approximately 50% travel…