Automation Engineering Technician III

Connexion’s mission is to provide  best in class  services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting services, while treating candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve. Join a High-Tech Manufacturing Team!

Duration:
Full-Time | Permanent

Pay rate: $33–$35/hour

Job Location:

North Smithfield, RI

Schedule:

1st Shift | 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM

Job#: bh19293

We're seeking an experienced Automation Engineering Technician III to support and maintain advanced automation systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you have strong troubleshooting skills, hands‑on experience with robotics and PLCs, and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with a background in industrial automation who is ready to take on a leadership role by mentoring junior technicians while keeping automated production systems operating at peak performance.

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated manufacturing equipment and robotic systems.
• Perform equipment setup, changeovers, and startup activities for automated production cells.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and PLC-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Upload, back up, and troubleshoot PLC programs.
• Support vision systems and make basic programming adjustments when needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance and recommend process or equipment improvements.
• Fabricate and modify automation components using machine shop equipment and hand tools.
• Set up and adjust vibratory feeding systems and other automated support equipment.
• Train and mentor junior automation technicians on equipment setup, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following manufacturing and safety standards.

• 3+ years of automation, robotics, or industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with:
  Industrial automation systems;
  Robotics PLCs;
  Electrical controls;
  Automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience installing, repairing, and maintaining automated production equipment.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot control systems.
• Experience using multimeters, electrical testing equipment, and diagnostic tools.
• Hands‑on mechanical aptitude with fabrication and equipment repair.
• Experience training or mentoring junior technicians is preferred.
• Injection molding or automated manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
• Stable work history with demonstrated reliability.

Permanent, full-time position with long-term career stability. Work with advanced robotics and automated manufacturing technologies. Opportunity to mentor and develop junior technicians. Collaborative engineering and maintenance team. Competitive hourly pay with opportunities for overtime. Excellent opportunity to expand your automation and controls expertise.

• $33–$35/hour
• First Shift Schedule (6:42 AM – 3:12 PM)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Career growth and professional development opportunities