Automation Technician

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Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than 100 years the company has engineered the success of its customers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets. Parker’s engineering expertise and broad range of core technologies uniquely positions the company to help solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges.

• Quarterly bonus
• Retention bonus (total of $1,000 upon 180 days of tenure)
• Parental leave
• Education reimbursement
• Paid time off (10 vacation days + 5 sick days + 13 company paid holidays)
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision/supplemental health/life/disability)
• Retention: company matches 5% of contributions in 401k immediately vested and provides 3% of your pay in a RIA vested after 3 years

• Troubleshoot automation equipment.
• Mechanically assemble electrical wiring and layout of electrical/electronic control panels from engineering drawings.
• Support modification and system improvement projects and activities of the Automation department.
• Mechanically assemble actuators, motors, spindles, and other mechanisms.
• Layout, wire, assemble, understand and troubleshoot electrical control systems used in automated machinery.
• Understand and apply basic electrical and electronic principles, standards and workmanship.
• Actively participate and support the plant's safety program. Report any injury or near miss immediately to your Group Lead or EHS Manager. Report all unsafe conditions immediately to a Group Lead, Manager or EHS Manager.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area. Keep all walkways and aisles free of debris or clutter. Maintain 5S standards by returning tools to shadow boards and sweeping as needed.
• Actively participate in the High-Performance Team designated for your area.
• Daily attendance is a requirement of the job, as is arriving on time. Overtime is expected when customer demand dictates the need.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and/or 3 to 5 years of related electrical/electronic, control panel wiring/troubleshooting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Aptitude for diagnosis, repair, fabrication, and assembly of automated equipment.
• Experience with PLCs and HMI programming (Allen Bradley, Click, etc.).
• Basic understanding of servo controls and VFD.
• Able to troubleshoot, and wire AC/DC electrical cabinets and modify prints as needed.
• Basic programming abilities (C++, PHP).
• 3D CAD modeling experience is preferred.
• Proficient at using a Windows‑based PC, email, internet, etc.
• Ability to communicate well with floor equipment operators, maintenance personnel, engineering and the business unit manager.
• Compliance with ITAR and EAR; must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or approved asylee/refugee.
• Eligible for drug testing as a condition of employment; testing includes marijuana.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. The successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident (holding a Green Card), or an approved asylee/refugee.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information discrimination, veteran status, or other protected status. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required for certain positions in accordance with import/export regulations.

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. All applicants seeking employment will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment; testing includes marijuana.

• Not Applicable

• Full‑time

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