Automation Technician

Our client, AP&T, seeks a hands‑on Automation Technician to support its continued growth in the US market. Founded in Sweden, AP&T has spent over 60 years designing, manufacturing, and marketing automation, presses, tools, and complete production lines for the sheet metal forming industry. They have become a global leader in metal forming technology and automated processes, delivering comprehensive production systems and assuming complete supplier responsibility—a concept they call One Responsible Partner®.

Customers include OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers in the automotive industry, as well as manufacturers of household appliances and indoor climate solutions, and subcontracting manufacturing industries, among others. With a presence in over 20 countries, AP&T’s strategy is simple:
We will be where our customers are
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As an Automation Technician, you will travel to AP&T’s customers in North America as required for installations, service, training, and commissioning of new equipment. We expect you to take pride in providing top‑notch customer satisfaction and following up on service visits. This role requires strong problem‑solving abilities, excellent communication, and experience in troubleshooting machines, including electrical functions, control systems, pneumatics, mechanics, and some hydraulics.

This position is ideally based in the Charlotte‑Monroe area of North Carolina, but remote is an option for the right candidate. Travel of up to 80% is expected, mainly domestic and some international. Your responsibilities include:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment at customer sites
• Install and commission new equipment
• Maintain detailed service records of service activities, repairs, installations, and modifications
• Ensure customer satisfaction by providing remote and on‑site technical support to customers
• Conduct customer training, including creating training material for on‑site and off‑site training
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Ensure all work performed meets safety regulations and company standards

• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or a related field is a plus. We value field experience and a big appetite to learn just as much as an academic degree
• Experience in installing and commissioning equipment and electrical troubleshooting
• A good understanding of PLC, ideally Siemens S7, Siemens TIA, and Siemens Simotion
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
• Pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time.
• Outstanding English communication skills, both verbal and written—always with a friendly and team‑oriented approach.
• Detail‑oriented, with strong organizational and planning skills
• Affinity to problem‑solving, time‑management, and multi‑tasking
• A hands‑on, open‑minded, versatile, enthusiastic, can‑do attitude while embracing continuous learning

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly innovative technology leader. AP&T strives to create the best possible environment for its employees, where individuals can learn, grow, and thrive within the company. They strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to its processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities with 100% paid in‑house, on‑field, and classroom training
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Healthcare plan, includes medical, dental, and vision - 100% paid for by the company
• 401(k)
• Long‑term and short‑term disability - 100% paid for by the company
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Life insurance – 100% paid for by company for employee
• Overtime rate paid after 8 hours per day, not after 40 hours per week
• Tools, clothing, laptop, phone, and other supplies necessary to perform the job – paid for by the company