Automation Maintenance Tech

Automation Tech

Brand:
Luxottica (LoA Corporate)

Location:

McDonough, GA, US, 30253 Store #: M05138 Maintenance DC - ATL Lab Position:
Full-Time Total Rewards:
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Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

General Function:
The Automation Technician is a technical expert responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing advanced manufacturing automation systems in a high-volume distribution and production environment. This role requires extensive experience in industrial electrical systems, PLCs, robotics, motion controls, sensors, and automated material.

Major

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead troubleshooting and repair of industrial electrical systems up to 480V, including motors, drives, transformers, control panels, and power distribution systems.
• Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled equipment using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and other industrial control platforms.
• Troubleshoot servo systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), HMIs, sensors, encoders, and networked control systems.
• Interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on robotic sortation systems, AMRs, Sure Sort equipment, conveyors, and automated packaging systems.
• Optimize equipment performance to improve uptime, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions for recurring failures.
• Support engineering projects, installations, and system upgrades.
• Recommend design and process improvements based on equipment performance data.
• Mentor and train technicians on troubleshooting techniques, safety standards, and best practices.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and vendors to resolve complex issues.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards.
• Support after-hours and weekend

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or related technical field
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in industrial maintenance with a strong focus on manufacturing automation.
• Experience with root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience with AMRs, Sure Sort systems, and automated distribution equipment.