Automation Engineering Technician

This role supports industrial automation and maintenance activities within a high-volume manufacturing environment, with a focus on battery pack assembly equipment. The Automation Engineering Technician installs, debugs, programs, and troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, and control systems, including PLCs, robotics, servo motion controllers, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The position offers exposure to advanced production engineering projects, extensive learning opportunities, and long-term, stable contract work with strong prospects for ongoing engagement.

• Install, debug, and maintain industrial equipment and automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Support production engineering and vehicle manufacturing engineering battery pack assembly equipment, ensuring reliable operation and minimal downtime.
• Program, read, write, and modify PLC logic, with an emphasis on Mitsubishi platforms and other supported PLCs.
• Configure, program, and troubleshoot servo motion controllers to support automated equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems, including relay logic circuits, wiring, and related components.
• Program and troubleshoot industrial robots, including Kawasaki and FANUC systems, to support automated production processes.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with hydraulic and pneumatic systems using schematic reading and systematic troubleshooting methods.
• Support equipment installation and pre-production setup, ensuring systems are ready for production launch.
• Assist with production processes, including adherence to Standardized Work (STW) and Job Instruction Sheets (JIS), to maintain consistent quality and productivity.
• Gather and analyze quality data from multiple sources to support continuous improvement of equipment and processes.
• Contribute to new plant or facility startup activities, including equipment commissioning and process stabilization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and adapt to working with different groups, shifts, and project demands.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support equipment installation, troubleshooting, and production activities at other locations.
• Work overtime, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods, in line with project and production needs.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety and proper use of personal protective equipment while working on-site.

• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent equipment installation and debugging experience.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical and/or mechanical systems in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Technical experience with PLC programming, including reading, writing, and modifying logic, with Mitsubishi PLCs preferred.
• Experience with servo motion controllers, including setup, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Technical experience with relay logic, including wiring, circuit interpretation, and troubleshooting.
• Technical experience with industrial robotics, including programming and troubleshooting (such as Kawasaki and FANUC robots).
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic systems and reading hydraulic schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting pneumatic systems and reading pneumatic schematics.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and during plant shutdowns as required.
• Ability to travel for business, both domestically and internationally, up to approximately 30% to 50% depending on project demands.
• Self‑motivated approach with the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Flexibility to work with different teams, adapt to changing priorities, and support multiple projects.
• Technical experience…