2nd Shift - Manufacturing Engineering - Technician III
Job in
Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, 46518, USA
Listed on 2026-05-24
Listing for:
Grote Industries, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-24
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Manufacturing Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Madison, IN, USA
Job DescriptionPosted Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Job Title:2nd Shift Technician 3 – Automation & Controls (NGMC)
Position Summary
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.
- 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 (Ether Net/IP, Modbus)
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